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Ingredients for Erissery:

• Green bananas or plantains (nenthrakkay) - cubed
  
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
  
• 1 tsp chili powder
  
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  
• 1/4 tsp urad dal
  
• 1/2 cup coconut, grated (may substitute dessicated coconut)
  
• 1 tbsp coconut for garnish
  
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
  
• a few curry leaves
  
• salt to taste
  
• 1 tsp oil

Directions for making Erissery:

1. Soak the cut plantains in warm water mixed with half teaspoon turmeric for ten minutes.
2. Drain and cook the plantains with the remaining turmeric and salt.
3. Grind the coconut well with cumin and add to the cooked plantains. Let it simmer.
4. Meanwhile, heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds.
5. Add the urad dal and the coconut reserved for garnish and stir till browned.
6. Add this mixture to the eriserry and mix in the curry leaves.
7. Enjoy your Erissery. Hope you love this Indian recipe.