Vazhakkai Varuval – Raw Banana Fry

Vazhakkai Varuval / Raw Banana Fry is a simple fry with no fancy items. It pairs well with any South Indian meal combo(sambar,rasam, curd rice)I have already posted a Vazhakkai Poriyal recipe with freshly ground spices. This Vazhakkai fry does not involve any grinding though and can be made in 10 mins.

Now to the recipe…

[Preparation Time-5 mins : Cooking Time- 10 mins]

Ingredients:

• Raw Banana – 2
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Mustard – 1 tsp
• Jeera/Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Green Chillies – 2
• Curry leaves – a sprig
• Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – as needed
• Rice Flour – 1 tbsp

Method:

• Peel the raw banana skin & slice into 1/2 inch discs. Heat a pan with oil & temper with mustard, jeera, slit green chillies & curry leaves. Add the sliced raw banana pieces followed by spice powders – chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder & salt. Mix well and cook in low flame for a few mins.

• Raw banana gets cooked very quickly. Once cooked, sprinkle some rice flour & fry for 3-5 mins in low-medium flame. Once it gets roasted evenly, switch off the flame.

Simple & crispy Vazhakkai Varuval / Raw Banana fry is ready.

Serve hot with rice.

Tips:

1. Make sure to slice the raw banana evenly & thickly, If its too thin it will easily break.
2. U can add pepper powder too.
3. U can add crushed/finely chopped garlic after tempering for an extra flavour.
4. Rice flour gives a nice crispy texture, so do not skip.