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Vazhakkai Poriyal Recipe

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Steamed plantain tempered in a fragrant spicy coconut masala. Makes a great side dish for sambar or rasam.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
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Ingredients
For the seasoning
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
MetricUS Imperial
Ingredients
For the seasoning
vazhakkai-poriyal-hf
Votes: 2
Rating: 3
You:
Rate this recipe!
Instructions
  1. Peel the skin of plantain and chop it into cubes or medium sized pieces. Keep it in water to prevent discoloration.
  2. Cook plantain in water adding salt and turmeric powder until soft but not mushy. It should retain its shape, so make sure you do not overcook it.
  3. Once cooked, drain the water completely and keep it aside.
Method
  1. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal. When dal turns golden brown, add red chillies, hing, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves.
  2. Saute for 2-3 seconds and then add the cooked plantain and mix well so that it is well coated with the seasoning. Check for salt. If required add and mix well.
  3. Then add grated coconut, mix well and remove from heat.