Kachhya Kelyachi Bhaji (Raw Banana Sabji)

Ingredients:

1. Kachhi keli (Raw bananas) - 2
2. Toor(Arhar) Dal - 1/4 cup
3. Methi(fenugreek) seeds - 1tblsp
4. Jaggery - 2 to 3 medium size pieces
5. Red chilli powder - 1tsp or as per taste
6. Mustard seeds - 1tsp
7. Asafoetida(Hing) powder - 1/2tsp
8. Haldi powder - 1/2tsp
9. Coriandor leaves - finely chopped
10. Grated coconut (optional)
11. Cooking oil - 1tblsp

Directions:

1. Wash & soak toor dal & methi seeds for 2 hrs
2. In a pot, take cooking oil & put on the gas stove for heating. Add mustard seeds. As the seeds start crackling, add Hing & haldi powder. Add the soaked toor dal & methi seeds along with the water.
3. Allow the dal to cook. Do not put the lid. The water in the dal overflows if the lid is put on the pot. Let the dal cook on low flame. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes for dal to cook.
4. Cut the row bananas lengthwise first & then in to medium size pieces. Wash them & add to the cooked dal. Mix & now you can put the lid on the pot. The bananas cook quickly, in 5-6 mins.
5. As the banana is cooked add red chilli powder, salt & jaggery. Mix well & cook for 5 mins. Add water as per requirement.
6. Serve in bowl & garnish with chopped coriandor leaves & grated coconut.