Raw banana /Vazhaikai fry

This is a very simple fry which goes well with all the rice preparations.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Raw banana	2nos.
Tomato	1no.(medium size)
Onion	1no.(medium size)
Garlic	10 pods
Chilly powder	1tsp
Coriander powder	1tsp
Turmeric powder	1/2tsp
Asafoetida	a pinch
Mustard seeds	1/2tsp
Fennel seeds(sombhu)	1/2tsp
Besan(kadalai maavu)	2tsp
Curry leaves	1sprig
Coriander leaves(chopped)	to garnish
Oil	2tbs
Salt	to taste

Method

                Peel the skin of the raw banana,cut it to desired size and put it in the water to prevent blackening.Chop the onion and tomato,slice the garlic.Heat the oil in a pan,add the mustard seeds and fennel.Fry the onion and garlic along with curry leaves.Add in the chopped tomato and cook it.

Add in raw banana and toss it for a while, then add all the powders,salt and saute it.

Add little water and close the pan with lid and cook it in a medium flame for 5 minutes.Now sprinkle the besan and mix it evenly and keep it in a low flame till it gets crisp.

Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Enjoy it with any rice preparation

• Adding besan in the end gives crispiness to the fry.

• Ginger&arlic paste can be used.

Posted in: Vegetable Poriyal/Fry