Vazhakkai Curry - Spicy Raw Banana / Plantain Curry Recipe

Spicy Raw Banana Curry
Vazhakkai  curry is one recipe that I am making often these days as it goes well even with a simple rasam.We had a simple yet satisfying meal combo with rice, rasam, masala kuzhambu, vazhakkai curry, curd and molaga vathal. I have already posted vazhakkai curryvazhakkai varuval and vazhakkai pepper chops, you can check those versions too.

I am just back from a short 2 day vacation to Kumarakom and am still in the holiday mood grrr....just feel like lazying around....hope am back to the routine soon.
Spicy Raw Banana Curry

Vazhakkai Curry Recipe - Ingredients

Vazhakkai Curry Recipe
Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 25 mins | Makes : 8 ladoos
Recipe Category: Sidedish | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

Raw Banana(Vazhakkai) - 1
Salt - to taste
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Oil - 1 tsp

To grind to a coarse paste:

Coconut - 3 tbsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Garlic -4 chopped roughly
Cinnamon - 1/4 inch piece
Cloves - 1
Red Chillies - 4

To temper:

Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a sprig

Method:

  1. Chop raw banana into cubes and keep it immersed in water to avoid blackening,Set aside.Grind the ingredients listed under 'to grind' to a coarse paste. Drain water from the veggie and mix the veggie along with the ground masala with required salt and set aside for 15mins.
    How to make vazhakkai curry - Step1
  2. Heat oil in a pan - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.Then add the veggie along with the masala mixture along with turmeric powder.Saute until the raw smell of the masalas leave then add 1/4 cup water(just till immersing level)
    How to make vazhakkai curry - Step2
  3. Cook covered in low flame till the veggie turns soft.Adjust salt at this stage.Once the water is absorbed completely add 1 tsp oil and cook in medium flame till golden brown.
    How to make vazhakkai curry - Step3
Serve with rice and rasam a great combo!

My Notes:

Spicy Raw Banana Curry

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