Vazhakkai Poriyal Recipe (Raw Banana Stir-fry)
Ingredients:
Peel and dice the raw bananas into small cubes. Soak them in salted water for 5 minutes to avoid discoloration.2. Cook raw Banana:
Boil or steam the diced raw banana until just tender but firm. Drain well.3. Tempering:
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add urad dal and fry until golden. Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.4. Add raw Banana:
Add the cooked raw banana pieces along with turmeric powder and salt. Mix gently.5. Sauté:
Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raw banana is well coated and any excess moisture evaporates.6. Add Coconut:
Stir in grated fresh coconut and cook for another 2 minutes.7. Garnish & Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice and sambar or rasam.Tips:
- 2 medium raw bananas (vazhakkai), peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp oil (preferably coconut or sesame oil)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
- 1-2 dried red chilies, broken
- A few curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Peel and dice the raw bananas into small cubes. Soak them in salted water for 5 minutes to avoid discoloration.2. Cook raw Banana:
Boil or steam the diced raw banana until just tender but firm. Drain well.3. Tempering:
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add urad dal and fry until golden. Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.4. Add raw Banana:
Add the cooked raw banana pieces along with turmeric powder and salt. Mix gently.5. Sauté:
Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raw banana is well coated and any excess moisture evaporates.6. Add Coconut:
Stir in grated fresh coconut and cook for another 2 minutes.7. Garnish & Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice and sambar or rasam.Tips:
- Soaking raw banana cubes in salted water helps retain color and reduces bitterness.
- Avoid overcooking raw banana to keep a nice texture.
- Use freshly grated coconut for authentic flavor; frozen coconut is an alternative.
- You can add finely chopped green chilies with the tempering for extra heat.
- Adding a pinch of mustard seeds and urad dal in tempering adds a nice crunch and flavor.
- Rich in Dietary Fiber: raw banana aids digestion, promotes regular bowel movements, and supports gut health.
- Good Source of Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure and maintain heart health.
- Low Glycemic Index: Helps in managing blood sugar levels, suitable for diabetics.
- Vitamin-Rich: Contains vitamins A, C, and B6 that support immunity and skin health.
- Weight Management: Low in calories and high in fiber, promotes satiety and aids weight control.
- Antioxidant Properties: Contains compounds that reduce oxidative stress.