Valathandu Kootu

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Ingredients:

• Plantain stem/ Valathandu (about 15 cm) -1 
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Salt as required

To Grind:

• Channa dal soaked in water - 2 tsp
• Grated coconut - 2 tsp
• Garlic pods - 2(optional)
• Green chillies - 2
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

To Temper:

• Oil - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few

Method:

• Pressure cook chopped valathandu with salt and turmeric powder for 3 whistles.
• Grind everything given under "to grind" into paste.
• Now heat cooked valathandu and add ground paste, let it boil for 5 minutes.
• Finally temper the valathandu kootu with items given under "to temper".
• Serve hot with roti or rice.