Spicy vazhakkai fry

Written by: 7aumsuvai

Spicy vazhakkai fry is a blend of raw plantain and freshly ground coconut masala. It is simple dish that can be prepared in a jiffy.

Spicy vazhakkai fry

Ingredients:

      • 2 nos – Raw plantain/Vazhakkai (peel and chop into big cubes)
      • 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
      • 1 1/2 tbsp – Oil
      • 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
      • 1/4 tsp – Split black gram
      • 1 pinch – Asafoetida
      • 4 or 5 nos – Curry leaves
      • Salt as needed

For grinding:

      • 3 tbsp – Coconut grated
      • 1/4 tsp – Fennel seeds
      • 1/4 tsp – Cumin seeds
      • 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
      • 2 or 3 nos – Dry red chillies
      • 1/2 inch – Ginger

Spicy vazhakkai fry process

Spicy vazhakkai fry

Preparation method:

  1. Boil the chopped plantains in a cup of water, along with a pinch of turmeric and salt and cook till they turn soft. Approximately it takes about 5-6min to cook. Do not over cook it.
  2. Grind items given “for grinding” to a smooth paste. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, season with mustard seeds, split black gram, asafoetida and curry leaves.
  4. Then add cooked raw plantain, ground masala paste along with required salt, cook them for 5-6 mins over a low flame or until raw smell goes and gets dried enough. Serve hot with white rice and sambar.

Spicy vazhakkai fry

9 comments:

  1. Hi Shanthi,

    Vaalaikai fry looks Delicious!!!

    Keep on Dear:)

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  2. Looks so spicy n yummy.. Perfect for curd rice

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  3. My son's Favourite vegetable! Presented nicely I like the last snap so nice!
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  4. Salivating here, such an irresistible fry..

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  5. like that monkey staring at banana fry :)

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  6. That looks absolutely gorgeous my friend what a delicious side :)
    sesame seeds
    fennel seeds

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