Vazhakka Poriyal

Vazhakka(raw banana) Poriyal is a popular South Indian side-dish for rice.


What You need for Vazhakka poriyal:

• Raw banana-2 cut into small pieces
• Small onion/Shallot-10
• Coconut-10 pieces
• Green chilli-1
• Curry leaves-few leaves
• Cumin-1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seed-1/2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder-a pinch
• Red chilli - 1
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add finely chopped onions,red chilli ,curry leaves and saute for a while.
• Add the raw banana,salt,turmeric powder and cook them for a while.
• Grind coarsely the coconut with green chilli,cumin.small onion and curry leaves.
• Add this grinded mixture to the pan when the raw banana is almost cooked.
• Cook till the raw banana is well cooked.
• Vazhakka poriyal is ready to be served hot with rice.