Raw Banana Curry | Vazhakkai Curry

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.

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!

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 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.

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)

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.

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.

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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

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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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