Apr 15, 2013

VAZHAKKAI JEERA FRY

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       This is a simple Vazhakkai Jeera fry. It goes well with Sambar , Rasam, Mor Kulambu.
I have used big onion but you can use shallots for better taste.

INGREDIENTS

RAW BANANNA /VAZHAKKAI
1
ONION
1
TURMERIC POWDER
¼ Tsp
MUSTARD SEEDS
½ Tsp
URAD DHAL
½ Tsp
OIL
1 Tbsp

To Grind

COCONUT
3 Tbsp
JEERA
½ Tsp
DRY RED CHILLY
3 - 4
ONION
½

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

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Peel the outer skin of Vazhakkai. Cut into thick pieces.Soak in water & wash it well in order to remove the stickiness from it.

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Parboil the Vazhakkai & drain the water. Keep aside.

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First grind Coconut,Dry red chilly to a fine paste. Then add Jeera,Onion and grind it roughly.

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In a kadai heat oil & add sliced Onion,Ginger garlic paste (Optional)and fry it well.

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Now add the vazhakkai .Fry for 3 mins. Then add the grounded paste.

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Add 1/2 Cup of water,Turmeric powder,Salt.

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Mix well & keep it covered & cook in medium flame for 5 mins.

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Cook till all the water is absorbed. Keep turning in between to avoid getting burnt at the bottom of the kadai.

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At last if you want you can add Coconut Oil for nice flavour.

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