Vazhakkai Podimas Recipe
Vazhakkai Podimas is a vegan dry curry made with raw plantains. Tastes great with any kuzhambu and hot rice
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Raw Plantains 1 large
- Green chilies 2 minced finely
- Ginger 1/2" peeled and grated
- Freshly grated coconut 2 tbsp
- Curry leaves a sprig
- Turmeric powder 3/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Mustard seeds 1 tsp
- Urad dal 1 tsp
- Curry leaves a sprig
- Lemon juice 2 tbsp
- Oil 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat a wide pan with water enough to immerse the plantain.
- Cut the plantain into two pieces and cook in the water till the peel turns blackish brown and the plantain is fork tender. If you are not sure, insert a fork through the plantain. It should be firm yet cooked. A fork must easily pierce the plantain.
- Immediately remove the plantain from the hot water and let cool.
- Once cool, remove the peel and grate the plantain using a grater.
- Set aside.
- Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil.
- Pop the mustard and add the urad dal and curry leaves.
- Now add green chilies and turmeric powder.
- Add the grated plantain along with the salt and mix well.
- Cook covered for about 3 mins on medium flame.
- Once done,Switch off flame and add grated coconut and lemon juice.
- Mix well.
- Serve hot with rice and any kuzhambu or rasam
Notes
1. Please follow the steps to cook the plantain correctly. If you over cook the plantain, you will have a mushy podimas.
2. Desiccated coconut doesnt work well in this recipe.
3. Frozen fresh coconut can be used after thawing.
4. Lemon juice is a must. Dont skip it .
2. Desiccated coconut doesnt work well in this recipe.
3. Frozen fresh coconut can be used after thawing.
4. Lemon juice is a must. Dont skip it .
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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