Vazhakkai Curry 2
Ingredients Needed:
Raw Plantain - 2 nos
Onion - 1 medium
Curry leaves handful
Mustard seeds, Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green Chilies - 2 nos
Turmeric powder a pinch
Oil - 1 tsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
For the Ground Masala
Coconut, grated - 3 tbsp
Dry Red chilies - 3 -4 nos
How to make the Vazhakkai Curry
Peel and cube raw plantain into 1 inch cubes. In a pan, bring water to boil, add the chopped plantain and simmer till it gets boiled and soft. Add a pinch of salt and turmeric. Once done, keep it aside.
In a non stick pan, heat oil add cumin seeds, mustard, urad dal. Let it splutter. Next add the curry leaves, slit green chilies, onions, saute well.
Now add the ginger garlic paste and combine everything well till the raw smell leaves. Once done add the ground masala and cook well. This takes about 5 - 7 mins.
Then add the cooked plantain to the pan and mix everything well. Simmer with lid covered and cook for 5 mins.
Remove and serve hot as side dish for rice.
Priya Suresh says
I can happily have this curry with a bowl of rasam rice, mouthwatering here.
Sathya Priya says
Comforting curry ..Love it
Mayuri Patel says
Never would have thought of using plantain in this manner. I have made bondas, Pattis and kofta with it. Love the idea.
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Pavani N says
adding coconut to raw banana curry sounds very interesting. Will have to try your version some time.
Suja Ilangovan says
I can eat this curry for a meal by itself, Valli. Sounds so, delish!!
Chef Mireille says
as you know I am a plantain addict so this is right up mmy alley