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Kaya (Vazhakka) Mezhukkupuratti

 Recipe for Kerala Style Plantain Stir Fry | Raw Banana Stir Fry | Kaya Mezhukkupuratti | Vazhakka Mezhukkupuratti  - a most delicious preparation using raw bananas, a must have in the Onam Sadya spread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: south indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana / cooking banana plantain large raw /
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 - 3 tbsps coconut fresh (for garnish)
to grind to a coarse paste
  • 2 chillies fresh red
  • 6 shallots (peeled) {or 1 small onion}
  • 2 cloves garlic
for tempering
  • 2 tsps coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice the plantain.
  2. Bring 3 cups water to a boil with turmeric and salt. Add diced plantain to this and simmer for 6-7 minutes until the plantain is nearly cooked. Keep a watch on this as different varieties may have different cooking times. This should not turn into a mush. Drain in a colander and keep aside.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small mixer jar, grind the red chillies, shallots and garlic to a coarse paste.
  4. In a pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add the curry leaves and stir for few seconds.
  5. Add the ground paste and stir on high flame for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked plantain to this and toss gently until coated with spices.
  7. Garnish with fresh coconut and serve hot with rice and Kerala Sambar.

Notes

Other Onam Specials: