Vazhakkai podimas can be prepared within 10 minutes. If you are looking for a quick side dish for rice, Vaalakai podimas is the answer. Coconut adds magic to this dish.
One thing I like about Vazhakkai is its cooking time. During my school days my first attempt in cooking Vazhakkai was super flop show. I have seen Amma steaming Potato and Arbi in pressure cooker for fry.
Once when my Amma went out I tried steaming Vazhakkai for 2 whistles, and it had become masiyal. I tried to do some gimmick but nothing worked. Till date my sister teases me whenever I say I prepared Vaalakkai.
In our tradition during marriages this podimas mostly occupies a special place on marriage day feast along with other curry. I always wondered why but may be plain rain is easy cook( just a wild guess).
When it comes to vazhakkai Varuval and Podi Curry are my favorites, but hubby loves podimas and little one likes Chips. There are many versions for this Podimas but I prefer this simple one. Easy to make but no comporomise in taste
Ingredients:
Vazhakkai – 2
Coconut – 2 tbsp + 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
Salt – as needed
To temper:
Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/8 tsp
Channa dal – 1 tsp
Red chili – 2
Curry leaves – few
Asafoetida – generous pinch
Method:
- Remove the corners of the plantain and cut into big pieces. Microwave with water and little salt for 3-4 minutes, depends upon the size you cut and microwave setting. Plaintain can be cooked in a vessel with water and little salt on stove top alternatively. Make sure plaintan is not overcooked. Keep the raw plaintain aside till its cooled
- Cut the corners and grate it. Keep aside for 5 minutes. Add coconut, salt (check for the seasoning once and add) and Turmeric powder to the grated plantain; mix well.
- In medium heat, add oil to the pan, once when oil becomes hot add the ingredients under “to temper” and let it crackle. Add the Vazhakkai – coconut mixture and cook for 2-3 minute in low flame
Vazhakkai Podimas / Vaalakkai Podimas / Raw Plaintain Curry
Ingredients
- Vazhakkai - 2
- Coconut - 2 tbsp + 1/2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
- Salt - as needed
- To temper:
- Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
- Channa dal - 1 tsp
- Red chili - 2
- Curry leaves - few
- Asafoetida - generous pinch
Instructions
- Remove the corners of the plantain and cut into big pieces. Microwave with water and little salt for 3-4 minutes, depends upon the size you cut and microwave setting. Plaintain can be cooked in a vessel with water and little salt on stove top alternatively. Make sure plaintan is not overcooked. Keep the raw plaintain aside till its cooled
- Cut the corners and grate it. Keep aside for 5 minutes. Add coconut, salt (check for the seasoning once and add) and Turmeric powder to the grated plantain; mix well.
- In medium heat, add oil to the pan, once when oil becomes hot add the ingredients under "to temper" and let it crackle. Add the Vazhakkai - coconut mixture and cook for 2-3 minute in low flame
Notes
2. Turmeric powder can be added while cooking plantain
3. Grated ginger can be added for extra flavor
4. Onion and ginger garlic paste can be added
Nice recipe..we also make it..but in gravy style..it looks so tasty
Thanku Moumita:-)
Simple, delicious and so popular in our home!
Thanku Aruna:-)
This is such a beautiful and delish looking dish, Vidya!
Thanku Anu:-)
Nice healthy dish…. lovely poriyal for this cold weather, perfect with a plate of rasam sadam.
Thamku Mullai:-)
Simple, easy to make dish. Going to try it soon!
Thanku Nish:-)
simple and delicious!
Thanku Binjal:-)
Vidya,
I am going to make this soon! Looks very yummy!
Thanku SAndhya:-)
we make this at home quite often ,one of my favorites
clicks are simply delicious:)
Thanku Hiba:-)
Delicious, my mom used make it. love your version.
Thnaku Swathi:-)
simple and tasty side.. it can be snack too
Thnaku Veena:-)
I use raw plantain a lot in my kitchen…. but this is a very different recipe will try this 🙂
Thanku Bharani:-)
I have never tried grating the raw plantain, must try this. Thanks:)
Thanku Lakshmi:-)
Podimas is very nice. Love the flavors n amazing click.
Thanku Sri:-)
Yummy n healthy…
Thanku Smitha:-)
I love this Vidya! Lovely presentation!
Thanku Antonia:-)
hey
This is a different method to make plantain dry veggie. I have never steamed it before cooking always pan fried or cooked with a lid. Loving this method. Will try this method.
Looks fab
Thanku Sharvari:-)
lovely earthy dish and very comforting too
Thanku Vani:-)
I’m not sure I’ve heard of this, but it looks real good.
Thanku Loretta:-)
I have learnt a new way to cook plantain. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanku Liz:-)
Looks amazing!
Simple and yummy stir fry!!
Vazhaikai is not that welcome in my home but i do make once in while when i find them bright green… podimas is very tempting and will go well with some sambar sadam on the side.
Love this simple and delicious recipe dear !