Vazhakai Varuval
Vazhakai Varuval- South Indian style raw plantains pan fried and seasoned with spices .
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 300 g peeled and cubed Raw plantains
- 1.5 tsp Red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp
- 1 tsp Urad dal 1 tsp
- 1/8 th tspHing a large pinch
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet with 2 tbsp oil.
- Pop the mustard.
- Once done, add urad dal, curry leaves and hing.
- When the dal turns a light brown, add the cubed raw plantains and mix well.
- Turn down the flame to medium low and cook the plantains open until fried evenly.
- Takes anywhere between 15 to 20 mins.
- Once done, check if the plantains have turned tender by pressing one with a fork.
- If it mashes up easily, then its done.
- The plantains must have a crunchy outer by this time.
- Now, add salt, chili powder and coriander powder and mix well.
- Cook further for 2 mins on medium flame.
- Once done, transfer to a bowl. Serve hot as an accompaniment with rice and sambar or mor kuzhambu
Notes
1. The plantains have to be firm and raw or the curry will turn mushy.
2. The amount of oil mentioned here was sufficient for my cooking. You may require more or less depending on the size of the plantains that you choose
3. I use regular vegetable oil for this but canola or grapeseed or olive oil works well too.
4. Skip the hing ( asafoetidia) if you want a gluten free version.
2. The amount of oil mentioned here was sufficient for my cooking. You may require more or less depending on the size of the plantains that you choose
3. I use regular vegetable oil for this but canola or grapeseed or olive oil works well too.
4. Skip the hing ( asafoetidia) if you want a gluten free version.
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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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