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    Home » Side Dish » Vazhakkai Podimas | Raw banana curry

    Vazhakkai Podimas | Raw banana curry

    November 12, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 42 Comments

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    Vazhakkai Podimas | Raw banana curry | Plaintain curry | south Indian poriyal recipe  with step-by-step pictures, and video recipe. Check out the vazhakkai podimas recipe and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

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    Vazhakkai podimas | Vazhakkai recipe | how to make Vazhakkai Poriyal | valakkai podimas can be prepared within 15 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 flop show. I have seen Amma steaming Potato and Arbi in a 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 to 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

     

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    Vazhakkai Podimas

    Quick and delicious dry curry prepared with plantain. It can be prepared within 10 minutes
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    Course: Poriyal
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Vazhakkai - 2 small
    • Coconut - 2 tablespoon + 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 it into big pieces.  Microwave with water and little salt for 3-4 minutes, depending upon the size you cut, and microwave. Plaintain can be cooked in a vessel with water and a little salt on stove top alternatively. Make sure raw banana is not overcooked. Keep the raw plantain 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 minutes on low flame
    • Turn off the stove and poriyal ready
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    Notes

    1. Curry Powder (coriander Seed, channa dal, and red chilli) can be added for extra flavor
    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
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    Ingredients:

    Vazhakkai - 2, small

    Coconut - 2 tablespoon + 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

    how to make vazhakkai podimas with step by step pictures :

    • Remove the corners of the plantain and cut it into big pieces.  Microwave with water and little salt for 3-4 minutes, depending upon the size you cut, and microwave
    • Plaintain can be cooked in a vessel with water and a little salt on stove top alternatively. Make sure raw banana is not overcooked. Keep the raw plantain aside till its cooled

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    • 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.

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    • 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 minutes on low flame
    • Turn off the stove and poriyal ready

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    1. Moumita Malla

      November 13, 2015 at 3:00 am

      Nice recipe..we also make it..but in gravy style..it looks so tasty

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 13, 2015 at 4:47 pm

        Thanku Moumita:-)

        Reply
    2. Aruna Panangipally

      November 13, 2015 at 5:35 am

      Simple, delicious and so popular in our home!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 13, 2015 at 4:46 pm

        Thanku Aruna:-)

        Reply
    3. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      November 13, 2015 at 5:39 am

      This is such a beautiful and delish looking dish, Vidya!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 13, 2015 at 4:46 pm

        Thanku Anu:-)

        Reply
    4. Spiceindiaonline

      November 13, 2015 at 5:49 am

      Nice healthy dish.... lovely poriyal for this cold weather, perfect with a plate of rasam sadam.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 13, 2015 at 4:45 pm

        Thamku Mullai:-)

        Reply
    5. Nish Kitchen

      November 13, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      Simple, easy to make dish. Going to try it soon!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 13, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        Thanku Nish:-)

        Reply
    6. Binjal's VEG Kitchen

      November 13, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:12 pm

        Thanku Binjal:-)

        Reply
    7. Sandhya

      November 13, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Vidya,
      I am going to make this soon! Looks very yummy!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:11 pm

        Thanku SAndhya:-)

        Reply
    8. hiba

      November 13, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      we make this at home quite often ,one of my favorites
      clicks are simply delicious:)

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:11 pm

        Thanku Hiba:-)

        Reply
    9. swathi

      November 13, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Delicious, my mom used make it. love your version.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:11 pm

        Thnaku Swathi:-)

        Reply
    10. Veena Theagarajan

      November 13, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      simple and tasty side.. it can be snack too

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thnaku Veena:-)

        Reply
    11. Bharani

      November 13, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      I use raw plantain a lot in my kitchen.... but this is a very different recipe will try this 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thanku Bharani:-)

        Reply
    12. Lakshmi Bhat

      November 14, 2015 at 3:40 am

      I have never tried grating the raw plantain, must try this. Thanks:)

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanku Lakshmi:-)

        Reply
    13. Srividhya

      November 14, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Podimas is very nice. Love the flavors n amazing click.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        Thanku Sri:-)

        Reply
    14. smitha kalluraya

      November 14, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Yummy n healthy...

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        Thanku Smitha:-)

        Reply
    15. Antonia

      November 15, 2015 at 7:18 am

      I love this Vidya! Lovely presentation!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        Thanku Antonia:-)

        Reply
    16. Sharvari (Mumbai to Melbourne)

      November 15, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 4:52 pm

        Thanku Sharvari:-)

        Reply
    17. marudhuskitchen

      November 16, 2015 at 4:01 am

      lovely earthy dish and very comforting too

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 4:52 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

        Reply
    18. Loretta

      November 16, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      I'm not sure I've heard of this, but it looks real good.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        Thanku Loretta:-)

        Reply
    19. Liz

      November 16, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      I have learnt a new way to cook plantain. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        November 16, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        Thanku Liz:-)

        Reply
    20. Lynn

      November 16, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Looks amazing!

      Reply
    21. Sundari

      November 18, 2015 at 3:01 am

      Simple and yummy stir fry!!

      Reply
    22. Mullai Madavan

      November 18, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      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.

      Reply
    23. kushi

      November 24, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Love this simple and delicious recipe dear !

      Reply

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