Vazhakkai varuval is a spicy stir fry prepared with raw banana and other spices, which goes well with hot rice, sambar and appalam.
Ingredients:
- 3 nos - Raw banana / vazhakkai (as shown in picture)
- 11/2 tsp - Ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 tsp - Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp - Red chilli powder (or add as needed)
- 1 1/2 tsp - Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp - Oil (i used olive oil)
- Salt to taste
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp - Oil
- 1/4 tsp - Mustard seeds
- 10 nos - Fresh curry leaves
- 3 pinches - Asafoetida
Preparation method:
- Wash vazhakkai, remove the skin and chop them into thin circles as shown in the picture, set it aside.
- Take a mixing bowl, add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, oil and required salt, Mix well like a paste.
- Now marinate raw banana/ vazhakkai in the masala paste for 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a wide pan, Season with items given in the list for seasoning. Add marinated vazhakkai, cover with lid and roast until they are golden brown on both sides. Vazhakkai varuval is ready and serve with hot rice.
Notes:
- Chop raw banana / vazhakkai in to thin circles not too thin or too thick.
- You can increase or decrease the quantity of red chilli powder according to your spice level.
so u deep fry it or just saute and fry in little oil?
ReplyDeleteLove it. My sister in law prepares it this way. I have tasted it and know how delicious it is. Very nice clicks.
ReplyDeletelooks yum my fav
ReplyDeleteLovely version. Instead of frying, roasting is healthier and has brought out a wonderful outcome.
ReplyDeleteNeat presentation with lovely pictures Shanthi. Its lunch time here and looking at this pic my tummy is grumbling.
ReplyDeleteVazhakkai varuval looks perfect and yumm they make me drool
ReplyDeleteDelicious vazhakkai varuval
ReplyDeleteVery crispy ...love it with rasam rice :)
ReplyDeletePerfect and yummy.......!
ReplyDeletemy fav side with rasam and sambhar rice :) looks very very tempting and delicious dear :)
ReplyDeleteMouthwatering Dish..Perfect combo with rice and rasam
ReplyDeleteSo well made Shanthi looks evenly crisped up.
ReplyDeletelovely snack :)
ReplyDeletejust made it!yummy n tasty crispy snack!thank you!
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