Spicy Plantain Fry

Ingredients:
Plantain 2 Medium
Garlic 1 Clove
Cumin Powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder a Pinch
Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp
Salt to taste

Talimpu:
Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal 1/4 tsp
Broken Dried Red Chiles 3 – 4
Asafoetida a Big Pinch
Curry Leaves 5
Oil 2 tsps

Method of preparation:
Wash, discard the ends, halve the plantains.
Bring to boil few cups of water, add the plantain halves, turmeric powder and salt.
Boil till the skins lose the green color and insides turn soft.
Cool to room temperature, peel and chop the plantain.
Heat oil in a small pan, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When mustard seeds start spluttering, add garlic and plantain cubes.
Fry for a minute to roast the plantain a bit, stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder and salt.
Add a splash of water and cook for a minute.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Serve spicy plantain fry over steamed rice and dollop of ghee.