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    Raw Banana Curry | Vazhakkai Curry

    Last Updated On: Feb 17, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Raw Banana Curry is a spicy and flavorful side dish made using raw banana, coconut, along with freshly grind masala, spices and herbs. Raw Banana Curry is healthy and a good side dish for rice meal. Learn to make Raw Banana Curry with step by step pictures.

    raw banana curry served

    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. Do try and enjoy!

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    • About Raw Banana Curry
    • Raw Banana Curry Ingredients
    • How to make Raw Banana Curry Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Raw Banana Curry

    Raw Banana Curry is a aromatic and flavorful curry that goes well with rice, roti, variety rice etc. Raw Banana or Vazhakkai is a very versatile vegetable and can be made in many ways. This curry is so flavorful that the aroma from kitchen while it is cooking will make all in the house ask whats cooking?

    The freshly grind masala is the main specialty of this curry. It goes well with any variety rice or with south indian meals. The spices are chosen such that it aids in digestion. IT has a good balance of spices in this dish.

    raw banana curry served

    Raw Banana Curry Ingredients

    • Raw Banana – Choose fresh raw banana.
    • Turmeric powder – Turmeric powder adds color and flavor to this dish.
    • Masala paste – A masala paste is made using coconut, fennel seeds, pepper, garlic, cinnamon, clove and red chilies
    • Tempering – A simple tempering is made using oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves.

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    How to make Raw Banana Curry Step by Step

    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 vegetable and mix the veggie along with the ground masala with required salt and set aside for 15 minutes.

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    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)

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    3.Cook covered in low flame till the veggie turns soft. Adjust salt at this stage. Once the water is absorbed completely add 1 teaspoon oil and cook in medium flame till golden brown.

    how to make raw banana curry step3

    Serve with rice and rasam a great combo!

    Expert Tips

    • Add water only till immersing level else the vegetable will turn mushy. The veggie should be soft not too mushy.
    • Check if raw banana is tender and then add water accordingly.
    • Use a nonstick pan or heavy bottomed steel pan to avoid adding more oil.
    • Adjust red chilies according to your spice level, as this curry is a bit spicy.

    Serving and Storage

    Raw Banana Curry can be served with rice, roti etc. This curry keeps well in fridge for 2 days, reheat and serve it.

    raw banana curry served

    If you have any more questions about this Raw Banana Curry Recipe do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

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    Raw Banana Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Curry Recipe

    Raw Banana Curry is a spicy and flavorful side dish made using raw banana, coconut, along with freshly grind masala, spices and herbs. Raw Banana Curry is healthy and a good side dish for rice meal. Learn to make Raw Banana Curry with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sized raw banana
    • 1 pinch turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • salt to taste

    To grind to a coarse paste :

    • 3 tablespoon coconut
    • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 4 pearls garlic chopped roughly
    • 1/4 inch piece cinnamon
    • 1 clove
    • 4 red chilies

    To temper:

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 sprig curry leaves

    Instructions

    • 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 vegetable and mix the veggie along with the ground masala with required salt and set aside for 15 minutes.
    • 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)
    • Cook covered in low flame till the veggie turns soft. Adjust salt at this stage. Once the water is absorbed completely add 1 teaspoon oil and cook in medium flame till golden brown.
    • Serve with rice and rasam a great combo!

    Notes

    • Add water only till immersing level else the vegetable will turn mushy. The veggie should be soft not too mushy.
    • Check if raw banana is tender and then add water accordingly.
    • Use a nonstick pan or heavy bottomed steel pan to avoid adding more oil.
    • Adjust red chilies according to your spice level, as this curry is a bit spicy.
    Nutrition Facts
    Raw Banana Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Curry Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 239 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.03g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Sodium 1953mg85%
    Potassium 796mg23%
    Carbohydrates 40g13%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 1983IU40%
    Vitamin C 207mg251%
    Calcium 47mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Torviewtoronto

      October 14, 2013 at 10:33 am

      looks wonderful

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    2. Sapana Behl

      October 14, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Raw banana curry looks delicious!

      Reply
    3. Wer SAHM

      October 14, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      my favourite curry

      Reply
    4. Arthy Suman

      October 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm

      mama mia…love it

      Reply
    5. M D

      October 14, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
    6. Gayathri Ramanan

      October 14, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      looks yummy and perfect…

      Reply
    7. Shabitha Karthikeyan

      October 15, 2013 at 1:33 am

      One of favorites..Nicely done !!

      Reply
    8. Sona S

      October 15, 2013 at 4:28 am

      flavorful and delicious curry.

      Reply
    9. Priya Suresh

      October 15, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      Wonderfully done,who can resist to this curry..

      Reply
    10. pranathi varrey

      July 07, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      thnks.. i tried it without coconut.. its just great!!!!

      Reply
    11. Justene O'Connor

      December 08, 2015 at 6:29 am

      This was fantastic thank you!!!

      Reply
    12. Anusha Madhavan

      May 21, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      Sharmi, Loved this recipe.. thanks for sharing !
      So flavorful, I wasn't able to stop eating 🙂

      Reply
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