Kadala vazhapindi asthram ( Bengal gram banana pseudo stem coconut mix)

A great dish for rice porridge.

Usually asthram is made with taro or yam. I used Bengal gram and banana pseudo stem. It came out well.

Preparation 

Heat oil in a shallow pan, drop in mustard seeds, allow to crackle, add dried red chilli, followed by curry leaves, add the chopped banana pseudo stem, stir till cooked, add the cooked Bengal gram and the coconut mix. Combine well and adjust salt. 

Bengal gram 1 cup, soak overnight and pressure cook with salt to taste.

Banana pseudo stem half foot length, cut into circles, remove the threads and chop it.

Grated coconut 1cup, shallots 3, garlic cloves 3, cumin seeds 1/2 tsp., turmeric powder 1/3 tsp., chilli powder 1/2 tsp. Grind these ingredients into a semi coarse mix.

Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a shallow pan, drop in mustard seeds, allow to crackle, add dried red