Vazhakkai Varuval Recipe- Raw Banana Roast Recipe

Ingredients

2 Raw Banana – sliced,1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania),1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),Sunflower Oil – as required,1 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing),2 sprig Curry leaves,2 Dry Red Chillies,Salt – to taste

Instructions

1. To begin making Vazhakkai Varuval or the raw banana roast recipe, peel the skin of the plantains and slice them into thick slices and place them in a bowl of water to prevent oxidation.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.Once the mustard seeds crackle, add the dry red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Drain the water from the sliced bananas and add this to the skillet.Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt to taste.Toss the Raw bananas well in all the masala and stir fry on medium high heat to make the Vazhakkai Varuval.You can optionally cover the pan and cook the raw bananas, or cook on open until the raw bananas are cooked and have crisp golden outer.When you notice the raw bananas have a crisp golden outer and is cooked through then the Vazhakkai Varuval is ready. Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste.Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Vazhakkai Varuval/ Raw Banana Roast to a serving bowl and serve hot. Serve the Vazhakkai Varuval/ Raw Banana Roast Steamed Rice, Tomato Rasam, Vendhaya Keerai Sambar Recipe, appalam, ghee and lemon pickle for a perfect south indian lunch.

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