Kaya Mezhukkupuratti ( Plantain Stir fry)

Overview
A very quick and easy dish that can be made with raw plantains. Can be served as a side for any rice dish or chapati.  This is a delicious side dish which requires very few ingredients and can be prepared very quick. This is yet another Kerala speciality since we get plenty of plantains in Kerala.

Kaya Mezhukkupuratti ( Plantain Stir Fry)

Ingredients
2 Raw plantains cut into two inch long strips
Half of one medium onion cut length wise
6 garlic cloves cut into thin slices
Curry leaves 3 sprigs
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Salt to taste

Steps
1. Cut the plantain to two inch strips and immerse in water. The thickness should be like that of french fries.
2. Cook the cut plantain pieces with salt, half of the turmeric powder and 1/2 cup water on low flame till it is cooked well about 6 - 8 minutes. Make sure you do not overcook the plantains and they do not get mashed.
3. In another pan heat the olive oil. When the oil gets hot add the thin sliced onions and garlic. Saute  till the onions are light brown.
4. Add crushed red pepper flakes to this and saute 1 -2 minutes. Add the curry leaves and let it fry. Add the cooked plantain to this and mix well till all water has evaporated and it is dry.

Serve hot with rice or chapati