Chettinad vazhakkai varuval recipe was in my try list for long time. Its a very simple recipe but tastes ultimate. Kids would love it for sure. I have already posted Chettinad Vazhakkai masala curry recipe. But this one is completely different from that version.

Friends, do try this easy and yummy Chettinad style Vazhakkai varuval recipe. You will love it for sure. Its a best side dish for sambar, rasam and curd rice.

Chettinad Vazhakkai Varuval Recipe

Cuisine: South Indian

Category: Side dish

Serves: 2

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

Raw banana – 2
Cooking oil – 3 tbsp (to shallow fry)
Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Coriander seeds powder – 1.5 tsp
Garam masala powder OR chicken masala powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – as needed
Curry leaves – to garnish

To grind

Garlic cloves – 10
Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – fistful

HOW TO MAKE CHETTINAD VAZHAKKAI VARUVAL

Wash and peel the skin of raw banana. Chop into small finger size pieces.
Keep in water till use to avoid discoloration.
Grind fennel seeds, curry leaves, garlic to a coarse paste and set aside.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add the raw banana pieces in batches and shallow fry till light golden in color. Remove in a plate.
In the remaining oil, splutter cumin seeds. Add ground paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, dhania powder and garam masala powder.
Mix well in low flame and then add the roasted raw banana pieces.
Mix gently to coat the masala. Let it cook in low flame for few minutes.
Switch off the flame and garnish with curry leaves. You can sprinkle lemon juice if you like.
Serve with sambar, rasam and curd rice. Enjoy !

METHOD – STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Wash and peel the skin of Raw banana. Chop into finger size pieces. Immerse in water till use to avoid discoloration.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add the raw banana pieces in batches and shallow fry in oil till it becomes light golden in color and becomes soft. Remove in a plate.

Grind fennel seeds, curry leaves and garlic to a coarse paste without adding water. Set aside.

In the remaining banana fried oil, splutter cumin seeds. Lower the flame completely. Add the ground paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dhania powder, salt and garam masala powder / Chicken masala powder.

Mix quickly and add the roasted banana pieces. Mix gently to coat the masala. Cook in low flame for a minute and switch off the flame. Garnish with curry leaves. Add lemon juice if you like.
Enjoy !

Note

Adjust the quantity of spice powders as per your taste.
You can replace red chilli powder + dhania powder with sambar powder but flavor may vary slightly.
You can use either garam masala powder or chicken masala powder. I prefer chicken masala powder for best flavor and taste.

Try this easy and yummy Raw banana roast in Chettinad style and enjoy !

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