Plantain Errisery
by Tarla Dalal

Plantains (bananas) are one of the most commonly grown vegetables along the coast. This dish is very easy to make and is a wonderful accompaniment to steamed rice and dal.

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Plantain Errisery recipe - How to make Plantain Errisery

3 raw bananas (plaintains)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies, broken
12 to 14 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tbsp grated coconut
salt to taste
2 tsp oil

Method

Peel the bananas and cut into cubes.
In a pan, add the bananas, ¼ cup water, turmeric powder and salt and allow it to cook till bananas are tender and the water dries up. Keep aside
Heat the oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and urad dal and allow the seeds to crackle.
Add the dry red chilies and curry leaves and stir for a few seconds.
Add the cooked bananas and grated coconut and mix well. Cook over a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	88 cal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbohydrates	9.5 g
Fiber	1.3 g
Fat	4.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	39.5 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	13 mg
Folic Acid	12.2 mcg
Calcium	9 mg
Iron	3.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	8.9 mg
Potassium	120.2 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg