VAZHAKKAI PODIMAS / RAW BANANA PEPPER BHURJI

Hi friends,
Raw banana pepper fry, also known as podimas, is a side-dish that can be had with sambar, spicy Indian gravy like kaara kulambu or kaara pulusu. It can be prepared easily at home.

Ingredients:

• Raw banana - 1
• Green chilli - 1, vertically slit 
• Onions - 1, medium sized, finely chopped 
• Curry leaves - a few
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon 
• Salt - to taste 
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon 
• Cumin seeds or jeera - 1/2 teaspoon 
• Black Pepper powder - 1/2 teaspoon 
• Oil - 2 tablespoons 
• Water - 1 cup; to boil the raw banana

Method:

• Cut the raw banana into 3 large cylindrical pieces 
• Boil the water in a pan 
• Place the raw banana pieces in water for about 3-4 minutes 
• Remove from water
• Allow it to cool slightly 
• Grate the raw banana with a grater
• Keep aside 
• Heat the oil in a pan 
• Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves 
• Once the seeds splutter, add the green chillies and chopped onions
• Sauté well till the onions turn transparent 
• Add the turmeric powder, black pepper powder and salt 
• Sauté well 
• Add the grated raw banana 
• Mix well
• Allow it to cook for 2 minutes 
• Transfer to a serving bowl 
• Serve hot with accompaniment of your choice 

Please do try this recipe and enjoy the art of cooking!!!

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