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Vazhakkai Porriyal | Simple Raw Plantain Stir Fry /Curry

A quick curry with raw plantain
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Author PJ

Ingredients

  • 2 numbers Vazhakkai / Raw Plantain
  • 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Channa dal
  • 1 teaspoon Urad dal split
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Milagai Podi
  • 2 tablespoons Grated coconut
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube the raw plantain

  2. Boil plenty of water in a pan and add the turmeric.

  3. Put in the chopped raw plantain .Cover and cook for about 10 minutes / till done. Check for doneness and drain.Keep aside the raw plantain and discard the water.

  4. Heat a pan with oil and add the mustard, channa dal, urad dal, curry leaves.


  5. Once the mustard pops and the dal turns brown, add the ginger and cook for a few seconds.


  6. Add the cooked plantain, red chili powder, idli milagai podi,salt.Mix well to coat.

  7. Cook for another minute and remove from heat. Serve with steamed rice