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Vazhakkai Fry | Vazhakkai Varuval | Raw Banana Fry

Vazhakkai Varuval is slightly crisp and spicy fry made using Raw Banana (Vazhakkai). Crispy Raw banana fry is a perfect accompaniment for any South Indian rice varieites or for Sambar/Kuzhambu & Rasam varieties. Learn here how to make this Vazhakkai fry with step by step pictures and instructions!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marination Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Accompaniment, Poriyal
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Servings: 4
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Heavy Bottomed Pan

Ingredients

  • 3 nos. Raw Banana
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Gram Flour (Besan / Chickpea Flour)
  • ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing)
  • t teaspoon Salt adjust to your taste
  • ¼ cup Oil

For Tempering

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Split Urad Dal
  • Few Curry leaves

Instructions

Preparation

  • Peel the Plantain and slice  it to ¼" slices and soak it in water and keep it aside. Soaking in water prevents de-colorization. 

Marination

  • In a mixing bowl, take turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, besan and salt.
  • Add water little by little and make it to thick paste.
  • Add the sliced raw banana to the spice paste. Coat each slice nicely with spices. Set aside for 20 mins.

Making Fry

  • Heat oil in a pan. Place the raw banana slices on the oil without overcrowding. I needed, fry in batches.
  • Fry the slices in low flame. After 2 mins, flip and fry the slices on other side. Fry til the slices become golden brown on both the sides. Take these fried slices aside.

Tempering

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add splir urad dal and fry till its light golden. Add few curry leaves, give a mix.
  • Add the fried raw banana slices and give a toss. Swtich off the flame.

Serving

  • Serve the delicious Vazhakkai Fry with any South Indian Main course and enjoy this spicy and crispy fry!
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Notes

  1. You can  optionally add two table spoon of coconut

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3cup | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg