Vazhakkai poriyal
Plantain stirfry made in the South Indian style goes well with Rice and Sambar, Rasam or any lentil curry.
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14/07/2013
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Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 10-15 mins
Serves : 3-4
Cuisine :
South Indian /Srilankan»Side Dish»
Tags :
Plantain, South Indian Vegetarian
Main Ingredient :
Vegetables
Ingredients :
- Plantain - 300g or 3
- Cumin ( jeera) powder - 1/2 tsp(optional)
- Chilli powder - 1tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
- Oil - 2 tblsp and 1-2 tsp for the end
- Urid Dal - 1 tsp
- Curry leaves - 3-4
- Water - as required
- Salt - to taste
Method :
- Wash, peel and cut plantain into 1/2cm thick slices.
- Heat a pan on the stove and add 2 tblsp of oil. Season with urid dal and curry leaves.
- Add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Add plantain slices and 1/3 a tsp of salt. Fry for about 2-3 mins.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 mins.
- Open the lid and stir the vegetables few times whilst it is getting cooked to avoid the sticking of vegetables to the bottom of the pan. Add 1-2 tsp of oil if needed.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, add cumin powder and fry for further 5-6 mins to make it crispier. Sprinkle more salt if needed.
- Serve them in a serving dish when they are ready.
Notes : Suitable for rice and Sambar, Rasam, Mung Dhal curry. Try another way of cooking Plantain
Other Names : Vazhakkai poriyal
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