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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine south indian
- 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
Peel and dice the plantain.
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.
Meanwhile, in a small mixer jar, grind the red chillies, shallots and garlic to a coarse paste.
In a pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add the curry leaves and stir for few seconds.
Add the ground paste and stir on high flame for 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked plantain to this and toss gently until coated with spices.
Garnish with fresh coconut and serve hot with rice and Kerala Sambar.