Vazhakka Curry / Raw Plantian Curry

 

Today I am sharing the recipe of vazhakka curry which is very easy to prepare and goes very well with rice.

Ingredients

Sliced vazhakka / Sliced raw plantain ~ 2 1/2 cups

Grated coconut ~ 1 cup

Green chillies ~ 4-5 Nos ( Split length-wise )

Shallots / Pearl Onions ~ 5-6 Nos

Coriander powder ~ 3/4 tsp

Red chilly powder ~ 2 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder ~ 1/2 tsp

Tamarind paste ~ 3/4 tsp (You can even use the juice of a small lemon sized tamarind soaked in water )

Curry leaves ~ 1 stem

Salt to taste

Oil ~ 1 tbsp

Method

• Grind grated coconut, shallots, coriander powder and red chilly powder to a fine paste by adding about 1/4 cup of water.

• Wash and cut both the ends of the plantain and then peel the skin off and slice it to medium size pieces.

• Then cook covered the plantain pieces by adding about 1 cup of water along with turmeric powder, green chillies and salt for about 10-15 in a medium flame.

• Then add ground coconut mix to the plantain along with tamarind paste. Then lower the flame and simmer till gravy thickens. 

• Then finally add curry leaves and oil and remove from the flame.

Enjoy with Rice. 

Recipe Courtesy : Vanitha Magazine.

Cheers!!