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Vazhakkai Podi Recipe

Vazhakkai Podi- A delicious raw plantain cruimble made using fire roasted raw plantains. Goes well with rice, sambar and rasam
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 3
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Vazhakkai -1 large
  • Oil 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Uard dal 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves a sprig
  • To Roast And Grind
  • Pepper corns 1 tsp
  • Dry Red chili 1 or 2 depending on the spiciness that you want
  • Urad dal 1 tsp
  • Channa dal 1 tsp
  • Coriander seeds 2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry the plantain. Oil the surface well and roast on an open flame until the skin becomes blackish.
  • Once done, let cool, peel and grate. Set aside.
  • Heat a pan with oil.
  • Roast all ingredients except salt mentioned under "To roast and grind" until golden and aromatic.
  • Once done, let cool and grind to a powder in a blender.
  • Heat a pan with 2 tsp oil.
  • Pop the mustard seeds and add urad dal and curry leaves.
  • Once dal turns golden, add grated plantain and mix well.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 mins.
  • Once done, add the spice powder to this and mix well.
  • Cook again on low flame for 2 to 3 mins.
  • Once done, serve hot with rice, sambar and rasam

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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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