Raw Banana Fry / Plantain Fry / Vazhakkai Varuval

Try this spicy Raw banana fry / Vazhakkai Varuval (in Tamil) which I learnt from mom.  We can also deep fry the raw banana slices and add it to the masala for variation. 

It is usually served as a accompaniment for rice with sambar, rasam or curd.  

Let's check the recipe now,

                    

PREP TIME

10  min

COOK TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME 

25 mins

                                                                                                                                                   

Recipe for Plantain Fry / Vazhakkai Varuval

Recipe type: Veg accompaniment

Cuisine:  South Indian

Serves: 3 to 4 approximately

Ingredients:

Raw banana - 3 to 4
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Oil - 2 to 3 tbsp

To Grind:

Coconut (grated) - 3 tbsp
Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
Garlic - 4 to 5
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Red chilli powder - ¾  to 1 tsp
Salt - to taste


Directions:

Peel the raw banana skin and cut into slices. Place it in water to avoid browning.

Add grated coconut, fennel seeds, garlic, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt in a mixie jar. 

Grind it into fine paste by adding water. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add curry leaves. Once it splutters, add the grounded paste; sauté this for a minute.

Add the raw banana slices, mix it well.

Just sprinkle water and close the pan with the lid; allow to cook in low flame.

In between check whether it is cooked.   Open the lid, Mix it carefully without breaking the pieces.

Once it gets roasted, remove from the flame.

Serve as a accompaniment for sambar / rasam/ curd rice.

Note:

You can also add 3 to 4 small onions while grinding coconut.

Adjust the spice level according to your taste.

You can try the same recipe using yam, sweet potato.