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Ethakka tholi thoran / Kaya tholi thoran / Raw plantain peel stir-fry

Raw plantain peel stir-fry made with the green peel of the macho plantain that is filled with nutrients and fiber essential for a healthy life style.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine traditional Kerala
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 74kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 peels plantain peel Ethakka tholi (raw green macho banana peel) chopped
  • 1/3 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt

To grind coarsely:

  • 1/2 cup Coconut
  • 1 clove Garlic flake
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 Small onion/ shallot
  • 1 Green chili

To season:

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 2 Whole red chili broken into 2
  • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
  • 2 tsp Coconut oil

Instructions

  • Cook the chopped peel adding turmeric and salt until 80% sprinkling some water on top.
  • Meanwhile coarsely grind every thing together given under to grind coarsely.
    In another pan heat coconut oil add mustard seeds when it splutters add the whole red chili and curry leaves then the coarsely ground coconut mixture. When the aromas come from it add the cooked plantain peel saute for few minutes until everything is well combined and all the water has evaporated.
    Switch of flame and keep ethakka tholi thoran covered until served.
  • I served the thoran along with a mini sadhya. All the items are given in the picture 's caption.
    ettakka tholi thoran, plantain peel stir fry

Notes

  • Do not let the plantain peel sit out for too long. As soon as you remove the peel start cooking, else immerse in a pot of turmeric water to prevent oxidization.