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    Vazhakkai Podimas | Raw Banana Podimas

    Last Updated On: Dec 5, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Vazhakkai Podimas is a simple stir fried dish made using raw banana, onion, garlic, coconut, tempering herbs and spices. Vazhakkai Podimas is a perfect alternate to regular poriyal and could be made quickly. Learn to make Vazhakkai Podimas with step by step pictures.

    vazhakkai podimas served with rice

    Vazhakai(Raw Banana) can be made in several ways and this is one of them. We call it vazhakkai podimas or puttu and I like it way more than the usual fry and curry. This is more like stir fry only but grating makes it look and taste a bit different in taste.

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    • About Vazhakai Podimas
    • Vazhakkai Podimas Ingredients
    • How to make Vazhakai Podimas Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving and Storage
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    About Vazhakai Podimas

    Vazhakkai Podimas also known as Vazhakkai Puttu is a simple stir fried dish made using raw banana. The name podimas or puttu is because of the way it is shredded / grated using a grater. This gives this dish a unique taste and look, do try and enjoy!

    Usually we cut the vegetables into cubes to make stir fried dish. But here we are grating it that is the major difference which gives it a more tasty poriyal. You can try this with other vegetables like potato, carrot, yam etc.

    vazhakkai podimas served with rice

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    Vazhakkai Podimas Ingredients

    • Raw banana – Half cook raw banana so that grating is easy else it will become mushy and grating will not be possible.
    • Onion, garlic – Onion, garlic is added for flavor and taste.
    • Coconut – Coconut is a must for any stir fried dish as it elevates the taste.
    • Turmeric powder – It adds color and flavor.
    • Tempering – A tempering is made using oil, mustard seeds, urad dal and green chili.

    How to make Vazhakai Podimas Step by Step

    1.Pressure cook raw banana for 1 whistle in medium flame or until soft but firm enough to grate, shred it with carrot grater and keep aside. Drizzle oil, add mustard seeds and urad dal allow it to splutter.  Then add onion, garlic, green chilies, hing – saute till onions turn golden brown. Then add shredded raw banana along with salt and turmeric powder.

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    2.Saute well until it starts browning and it is roasted well. Add grated coconut give a quick stir and switch it off.

    how to make vazhakkai podimas step2

    Expert Tips

    • Pressure cook raw banana only till soft yet crunchy enough to grate else it will turn mushy. The whistle depends on your cooker too so if you aren’t very sure you can just boil and cook raw banana in water.
    • Serve with any variety rice or sambar rice.
    • You can also cut into pieces and make this like stir fry.

    Serving and Storage

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

    vazhakkai podimas served with rice

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    Vazhakkai Podimas Recipe | Raw Banana Podimas Recipe

    Vazhakkai Podimas is a simple stir fried dish made using raw banana, onion, garlic, coconut, tempering herbs and spices. Vazhakkai Podimas is a perfect alternate to regular poriyal and could be made quickly. Learn to make Vazhakkai Podimas with step by step pictures.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Servings2 people
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 raw banana
    • 1 onion chopped finely
    • 2 tablespoon coconut grated
    • 1 small pinch hing
    • 3 garlic pearls
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • salt to taste

    To Temper:

    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1 green chilli

    Instructions

    • Pressure cook raw banana for 1 whistle in medium flame or until soft but firm enough to grate, shred it with carrot grater and keep aside. Drizzle oil, add mustard seeds and urad dal allow it to splutter.  Then add onion, garlic, green chilies, hing – saute till onions turn golden brown. Then add shredded raw banana along with salt and turmeric powder.
    • Saute well until it starts browning and it is roasted well. Add grated coconut give a quick stir and switch it off.

    Notes

    • Pressure cook raw banana only till soft yet crunchy enough to grate else it will turn mushy. The whistle depends on your cooker too so if you aren’t very sure you can just boil and cook raw banana in water.
    • Serve with any variety rice or sambar rice.
    • You can also cut into pieces and make this like stir fry.
    Nutrition Facts
    Vazhakkai Podimas Recipe | Raw Banana Podimas Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (75 g)
    Calories 214 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Sodium 1052mg46%
    Potassium 579mg17%
    Carbohydrates 39g13%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 19g21%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 1012IU20%
    Vitamin C 24mg29%
    Calcium 28mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. RAKS KITCHEN

      November 29, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Simple and comforting podimas, yummy!

      Reply
    2. Dipti Joshi

      November 29, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      Healthy and colorful preparation.

      Reply
    3. Lavi Raj

      November 29, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      i never tried grating vazhakkai,looks simple also neat!

      i wonder, how u manage to click pics flawless!
      and waiting for sprouts post, shot at bc right?

      Reply
    4. Hamaree Rasoi

      November 29, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Delicious and lovely looking stir fry.
      Deepa

      Reply
    5. Hema

      November 29, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Superba irukku, nice side dish with kaara kuzhambu..

      Reply
    6. divya

      November 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      absolutely irresistible…

      Reply
    7. Savitha

      November 29, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      Looks real yummy.. I am gonna try it.. Will let you know how it turns out..

      Reply
    8. Priya

      November 29, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      Excellent side dish for tomato sambhar,just love it very much.

      Reply
    9. Chitra

      November 30, 2012 at 2:30 am

      Simple and delicious. i should try this. looks yummy 🙂

      Reply
    10. Prathima Rao

      November 30, 2012 at 4:18 am

      Love it!! often the simplest recipes can be most tastiest & healthy!!!
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    11. Vimitha Anand

      November 30, 2012 at 6:42 am

      This would make a great side for sambhar saadam. will try soon

      Reply
    12. Tamilarasi Sasikumar

      November 30, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Looks yum…

      Reply
    13. Janani

      November 30, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      I miss this vegetable.I dont get it here very frequently.Lovely click.

      Reply
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