We group of friends started a event named Tamizhar Samayal Tuesday in which showcasing the recipes popular all over Tamilnadu.This event happens in the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Vazhakkai podi curry is simple and easy to make accompaniment which popular in Southern parts of Tamilnadu especially in Brahmin Cuisines.
This curry goes very well with black pepper rasam or with variety rice.The highlight of this recipe is the freshly ground powder used in the curry.The powder can be made in bulk and store it for 2-3 months also.Lets get into the recipe..................................
Basic Information
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raw banana/Vazhakkai | 2(medium size) |
| Grated coconut | 11/2tbs |
| Curry leaves | 5-6 leaves |
| Oil | 2tsp |
| Turmeric powder/manjal podi | 1/2tsp |
| Salt | as needed |
To roast and grind
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red Chilly/varamilagai | 4-5nos. |
| Coriander seeds/varakothamalli | 2tsp |
| Channa dhal/kadala paruppu | 1tsp |
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mustard seeds/kadugu | 1/2tsp |
| Urad dhal | 1/2tsp |
| Channa dhal | 1/2tsp |
| Asafoetida/perungayam | a pinch |
| Red chilly | 1(optional) |
Method
Dry roast the given ingredients in a medium flame till the aroma comes out.Grind it to a fine powder.Set it aside.Chop the raw banana into cubes and cook it in boiling water with a pinch of turmeric,salt to soft but not mushy.Drain the excess water and keep it.
Heat pan with and do the tempering with the given ingredients,add in the curry leaves.Now add in the cooked raw banana and give it a mix.At this stage add the ground powder,salt and toss it well till everything gets blend well.Finally add the grated coconut and mix it well.
Vazhakkai Podi Curry is ready.
Serve it rice and Rasam.
Enjoy....................................................
- The grated coconut can be roasted along with the spices and ground.
- Do not over cook the raw banana otherwise it turns mushy.
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