Make something different and awesome. 
Make sure you soak the chana first! 30 min minimum


2 raw plantains, peeled, sliced into small cubes
Fistful of Chana dal, soaked in water for about 30 mts
Half cup of fresh coconut pieces
5 to 8 green chillies
Pinch of Turmeric and 1/2tsp of salt

Make a paste of fresh coconut and green chillies by adding a pinch of salt.

Boil water.
Prepare the plantains (wash, peel & cut). When water starts to boil, add these cut plantain cubes to water. Boil for about 5 minutes on high, then strain.

Now in a big saute pan, add one tablespoon of oil, fry one tsp of mustard seeds, cumin and curry leaves, then add the soaked chana dal. Fry them in oil for few minutes. Now add the plantain cubes, turmeric, salt, coconut-greenchilli paste. Mix them thoroughly and cook them covered for about 10 to 15 minutes.