Vazhakkaya / Raw Banana Mezhukkupuratti

This is a vegetable side dish is a dry one which can be made easily. This is one of the recipes which can be had with plain rice and curry.

Ingredients for the Mezhukkupuratti:
1 Banana / plantain ( unripe )
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
coconut oil as needed

How to Cook the Mezhukkupuratti?
Cut banana into very small cubes, just about 1 cm cubes, and put them in the water mixed 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
Wash well and drain out the water.
Put the banana pieces in a frying pan, add salt to taste, remaining turmeric powder and just enough water to cook the vegetables.
When the vegetable gets tender pour the coconut oil over it and mix well till the dish turns completely dry.
Stir till the banana gets a little roasted. Serve hot.

Points to Note
The similar recipe can be used to make string beans also. Just cut string beans into an inch long pieces. Cook with a little salt and turmeric powder, When tender add coconut oil and stir till it gets dry.
You can mix bananas and string beans to make this dish in the similar method.