Vazhakkai varuval is a simple yet flavorful South Indian dish that highlights the natural texture of raw banana, spiced with sambar powder and turmeric. Gently cooked on a tawa until golden brown, these slices are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Perfect as a side dish with rice or even as a standalone snack, this easy-to-prepare recipe is a delightful addition to any meal. Its rich flavors and crisp texture make it an irresistible favorite. This delectable creation perfectly complements sambar rice or Rasam rice.
For a unique twist, consider exploring the tantalizing Vazhaikkai Puzhi Varuval recipe as well.
Vazhakkai Puzhi Varuval
Difficulty: EasyA simple and quick side dish made with plantain (raw banana/Vazhakkai) and tamarind (puzhi), suitable to be served with rice.
Vazhakkai Varuval
6
servings5
minutes20
minutesA simple and easy varuval made with plantain (raw banana or vazhakkai). This goes well with sambar rice or Rasam rice.
Ingredients
Raw Banana (Plantain) – 1
Sambar Powder – 1 teaspoon heaped
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Directions
- Peel the skin off the banana and slice it into round pieces, about ¼ inch thick (or half round pieces). Place the slices in a bowl of water.
- Wash the banana slices thoroughly, then remove them from the water and transfer them to a wide bowl.
- Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, and salt to the banana slices. Sprinkle enough water to cover the vegetable and mix well. Set aside for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Heat oil in a flat kadai or tawa. Once the oil is hot, add the banana slices, ensuring they are separated. Cover with a lid.
- Cook on low heat for five to ten minutes, gently turning the pieces occasionally.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking the banana slices on low heat until they turn golden brown.
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Kamala,
I just discovered your blogspot.. Thanks so much for having these wonderful recipes in one place. It is so helpful. I have bookmarked this spot and hope to make your wonderful dishes.
Thanks,
Menaka
Hi Menaka
Thank you for visiting my site and your comments. Hope you will try the recipes and post your feed back.
Hi Kamala
Very nice recpeies,I try all the recepies, being newly married n new to kitchen,ur recdepies are helping me lo,I try ur recpies n it turns out to be real yummy,CAn u post the recepis for different kinds of rasam ?
Thanks
Priya
Very tasty….no words to describe it.
Very good recipes…Ive tried ur ragi adai, kathrikai curry and puttu…all tasted really good….thank u very much….planning to try more recipes…hope u keep posting many more recipes…