Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Raw Banana / வாழைக்காய்
  • 1 Onion / பெரிய வெங்காயம்
  • 1 Tomato / தக்காளி
  • 2 Generous Pinch Turmeric Powder / மஞ்சள்தூள்
  • Salt / உப்பு (As Required)
  • 2 tsp Oil / எண்ணெய்
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds / கொத்தமல்லி விதை
  • 4 to 5 Red Chilli / வரமிளகாய்
  • 1 tsp Jeera / சீரகம்
  • 1 tsp Pepper Corns / மிளகு
  • 3 to 4 Shallots / சின்ன வெங்காயம்
  • 4 Flakes Garlic / பூண்டு
  • ¼ Cup Grated coconut / துருவிய தேங்காய்
  • ¼ Cup Water / தண்ணீர்
  • 2 tbsp Oil / எண்ணெய்
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / கடுகு
  • ½ tsp Urad Dal / உளுத்தம்பருப்பு
  • ½ tsp Jeera / சீரகம்
  • 1 Red Chilli / வரமிளகாய்
  • 1 Sprig Curry Leaves / கருவேப்பில்லை

Instruction

  • Trim the edges of the raw banana and peel the skin. Then, rinse it well and either slice it into circles or cubes or halve it. Chop the onion and tomato finely. Also, keep the turmeric powder and required salt by side.To Roast and grind: Peel the skin of shallots - (3 to 4) and 4 garlic flakes. Then, measure 1 tbsp of coriander seeds, 4 red chilies, 1 tsp jeera, 1 tsp peppercorns, and 1/4 cup of grated coconut.
  • The ingredients kept in the first pic are 'To Temper' - measure 1 tsp of mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp urad dal, 1/2 tsp of jeera, 1 red chili, and 1 sprig of curry leaves.Roasting Step: Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan. Then, add all the ingredients (except grated coconut) listed in the table 'To Roast and Grind'.
  • Roast all the ingredients in low flame until golden color and a nice smell wafts. Switch off the flame and add the grated coconut. Give a quick stir, the heat in the pan itself is enough for the coconut to get roasted. Allow it cool down.
  • Add the roasted ingredients to a mixer. First, grind it once roughly and then add little water (about 1/4 cup).
  • Then, grind it to a smooth paste. Now, heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Then, add all the ingredients given in the table 'To Temper' and let it splutter.
  • Add the onion and saute in low flame till it turns translucent. Then, add the tomato and saute till mushy.
  • Add the raw banana, turmeric powder, and required salt. Mix well and let it cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the ground coconut paste and mix well. Sprinkle very little water, cook for another 5 minutes, till the raw banana and coconut paste, blends well.
  • The raw banana should turn soft but not mushy. If preferred, cook for another 2 minutes on low flame to get a well-roasted curry. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.Serve this Vazhakkai Curry Recipe with Curd Rice / Thayir Sadam.