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.