VAZHAKKAI PORIYAL

Hi friends,
Vazhakkai or raw banana poriyal is an easy to prepare recipe that can be had as an accompaniment with sambar or kaara kulambu in a South-Indian meal.

Ingredients:

• Raw bananas / Vazhakkai - 2
• Green chillies - 2, 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 
• Oil - 2 tablespoons 
• Water - 1/2 - 3/4 cup

Method:

• Cut the raw banana into cubes or desired shapes
• 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 and salt 
• Sauté well 
• Add the cut raw bananas
• Saute well
• Add the water
• Allow it to cook covered with a lid
• Once cooked, 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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