Vazhakkai Poriyal | Vazhakkai varuval is a flavorful raw plantain based side dish.
Marination gives a nice flavour to this Vazhakkai Poriyal. I am not a big fan of Plantain, occasionally I buy it. In our home we generally prepare Vazhakkai podimas or Vazhakkai podi curry as side dish for rice.
This particular Vazhakkai Poriyal recipe I learnt from my friend’s mom and I liked it, so started cooking this frequently. This is similar to Plaintain chips but marinated and cooked
Vazhakkai Varuval
Ingredients
- Vazhakkai Raw banana - 1, peeled and thinly sliced
- Ginger garlic paste - 1/4 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp Adjust according to your taste
- Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
- Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
- Asofetida/Hing Perungayam – pinch
- Salt – as needed
- Oil - 2 tsp
Instructions
- Parboil the raw banana ( I microwaved them for 5 minutes. You can also boil it in a cup of water until soft). Strain the water and keep aside
- In a mixing bowl add raw banana, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, asofetida and salt. Mix gently and Marinate them for atleast 30 minutes
- Heat the pan and brush (add) oil to the pan (Dosai tawa can also be used) when the oil is hot, add the marinated raw banana slices and cook on both sides until they are golden brown
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Notes
- Instead of shallow frying can also deep fry the plantains
- Can keep the marination in refrigerator if you are running out of time
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Ingredients
Vazhakkai (Raw banana) – 1, peeled and thinly sliced
Ginger garlic paste – 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp (Adjust according to your taste)
Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
Asofetida/Hing(Perungayam) – pinch
Salt – as needed
Oil – 2 tsp
Method:
- Parboil the raw banana ( I microwaved them for 5 minutes. You can also boil it in a cup of water until soft). Strain the water and keep aside
- In a mixing bowl add raw banana, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, asofetida and salt. Mix gently and Marinate them for atleast 30 minutes
- Heat the pan and brush (add) oil to the pan (Dosai tawa can also be used) when the oil is hot, add the marinated raw banana slices and cook on both sides until they are golden brown
My Notes:
- Instead of shallow frying can also deep fry the plantains
- Can keep the marination in refrigerator if you are running out of time
Luving to eat just like tat.. 🙂
Thanks Malathi:-)
One of my friend used to do this and she used prepare it with loads of oil 😉 so I dare to try it. I will try your method Vidya, feel like grabbing some pieces 🙂
Thanks Malar:-)
I can sit and have this just like that… without any side dish… looks so yum… 🙂
Thanks Rafeeda:-) glad to have u here
Wow love this quick munchies…. yummmm yummm
Thanku Chitra:-)
Oh I love plantains and this is a perfect recipe! Thanks for sharing:))
Thanku dear:-)
Marinated chips sounds yummm. Super. Between try vaazhakai in Eriseri pa u will like it.
Thanks Sri, ya I know erisery enga Mami is from Kerala she thought me a version of ericery with yam and raw banana.. Appopo I will cook that
Yum, these look deicious!!
Thanku Naina:-)
I am surprised how many side dishes you are able to create for rice
Thanks:-)
🙂
Wowowow..yummmy
Thanku Bikram:-)
This would be perfect with rice.
Thanku Sreelatha:-)
loooove these chips – interesting flavors too 🙂 nice!
Thanku Anu:-)