Vazhakkai Poriyal is a side dish that goes well with sambar, rasam, and curd rice. There are many ways to make raw banana curry, like vazhaikkai varuval, ennai vazhaikkai, vazhaikkai podimas, here is a simple and quick recipe for vazhaikkai poriyal. The common method of cooking the raw banana is to boil it in water and toss it in chilli powder, salt, and turmeric powder along with seasoning.
Notes
- You replace the chilli powder with the crushed pepper for a variation.
- You can prepare this same recipe without onion and garlic, which is offered on Amavasya days.
- Use tender raw bananas for the best results.
- Adding coconut is optional.
- The raw banana will cook well quickly, if you cook it for a long time, it may become mushy.
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Vazhakkai Poriyal is a side dish that goes well with sambar, rasam, and curd rice. There are many ways to make raw banana curry, like vazhaikkai varuval, ennai vazhaikkai, vazhaikkai podimas, here is a simple and quick recipe for vazhaikkai poriyal.
- 2 Raw bananas
- 1/2 cup Onion/shallots Chopped
- 2 tsp Coconut (shredded)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Few Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
- 5 Garlic pods
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder/sambar powder
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 pinch Asafoetida
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
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Wash and peel bananas, cut them into small pieces.
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Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
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Place banana pieces in the water, cook covered for 5 minutes, or till the banana becomes soft and tender.
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Once done, drain it with a colander.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, once it splutters add urad dal and curry leaves.
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Add the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the crushed garlic.
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Now add chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and asafoetida.
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Cook until the raw smell leaves.
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Add the banana pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the grated coconut, give a quick stir.
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Turn off the flame, leave it for a couple of minutes.
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Serve hot with rice and sambar.
Method
Step by Step Pictures
- Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
2. Place banana pieces in the water.
3. Cook covered for 5 minutes or till the banana becomes soft and tender.
4. Once done, drain it with a colander.
5. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, once it splutters, and add urad dal and curry leaves.
6. Add onions sauté for 2-3 mins and add the crushed garlic.
7. Now add chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, and asafoetida.
8. Mix everything well, cook for a minute.
9. Add banana pieces, combine well with the spice mixture. Cook for 5 minutes.
9. Add grated coconut, mix gently, and turn off the flame, leave it for a couple of minutes.
10. Serve hot with rice and sambar.
