Cook green gram with salt till soft not mushy, drain it and keep aside.

Add the finely chop plantain skins (Vazhakka tholi) and soak it in water along with half a spoon of turmeric powder for half an hour.

Drain the water and keep aside.

Meanwhile coarsely grind grated coconut, green chilies, 2 pinches of turmeric and cumin seeds.

Heat oil in a pan. splutter mustard seeds,red chilies and curry leaves.

Add chopped Vazhakka tholi, salt and saute well.

Add the ground coconut mixture and to it sprinkle little water. Mix well.

Cook it covered under low heat for 10 minutes.

Add the cooked green gram and saute till the thoran is dry

:-Vazhakka Toli Thoran is ready to serve hot with rice or roti!!!