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Raw Banana Curry | Vazhakkai Curry

Raw Banana Curry is a spicy masala dish made by preparing a masala with spices, coconut, tomato & onion and cooking it with raw banana. Raw Banana Curry is healthy and a good side dish for rice meal. Raw Banana Curry Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 raw banana / vazhakkai
  • salt to taste
  • a pinch turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon oil

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 cloves
  • 4 red chillies

To Temper:

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • a 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 veggie and mix the veggie along with the ground masala with required salt and set aside for 15mins.
  • 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 Vazhakkai Curry with rice and rasam a great combo!

Notes

  • Add water only till immersing level else the veggie will turn mushy. The veggie should be crunchy enough to bite so cook accordingly.
  • Check if raw banana is tender and then add water accordingly.
  • Use a nonstick pan to avoid adding more oil. You can even use a iron kadai to make this curry
  • Adjust red chillies according to your spice level, as this curry is a bit spicy.
Nutrition Facts
Raw Banana Curry | Vazhakkai Curry
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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