Aratikaaya Thokkala Pachadi/Plantain Skin(Peel) Chutney

This is a very healthy and delcious recipe.We are using the peel of 2 plantains in making this chutney.It's said that there are lot of nutrients in the skin of the fruit or vegetable.By making this chutney not only are we going to make use of the entire plantain but also we are going to gain the goodness from it.

Let's see how this nutritious chutney is made------------

Main Ingredients :
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Aratikaaya Thokkalu/Plantain Peel..............from 2 large Plantains

Seasoning Ingredients :
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Olive Oil....................................3tsp
Sesame Seeds............................2tsp
Chana Daal................................2tsp
Urad Daal..................................2tsp
Mustard Seeds...........................1tsp
Cumin Seeds..............................1tsp
Red Chilly..................................1
Turmeric....................................1/2tsp
Tamarind Paste.........................2tsp
Fenugreek.................................few seeds
Asafoetida.................................pinch
Jaggery/Bellam..........................very small piece
Salt............................................to taste

Preparation :
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Take the peel of 2 well rinsed plantains and chop it into small pieces.Make sure that the peel is tender(not too fibrous).

Place a pan on the stove on medium heat.Add oil,chana daal,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,urad daal,red chilly,sesame seeds,fenugreek seeds and finally asafoetida in the order mentioned.

Once the seasoning is ready add the chopped plantain peel and turmeric to the seasoning and stir well and let cook for few minutes.Later add salt and stir in between .

Once the raw smell of the plantain peel is gone and the peel looks cooked switch off the stove.Transfer all the hot ingredients to a mixie jar.

Add tamarind paste and jaggery to the contents of the mixie jar and blend.

Yummy,Plantain Skin Chutney is ready to serve with hot rice.