Vazhakkai Roast Masala / Raw Banana Roasted in Masala

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 of vazhakkai / raw banana 1/4 tsp of salt Grind Coarsely Together: 2 of dry red chillies 1 tsp of jeera / cumin 1 tsp of coriander powder / malli podi 1/2 cup of grated coconut 4 shallots / ulli / chinna vengaayam A pinch of turmeric powder For Tempering: 1 tbsp of oil 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds 1/4 tsp of urad dal 1 strand of curry leaves How I Made It:

  1. Peel and cut the raw bananas into small cubes.
  2. Grind together the specified ingredients, without any water.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add the ingredients under tempering. When the mustard seeds pop and the urad dal turns a golden brown, add the cut raw bananas. Mix well and roast on low flame until almost soft. Keep stirring to avoid burning. This will take about 5-7 mins.
  4. Add the ground masala paste with some salt and mix well. Keep on low flame and cook till the ingredients come together and the raw bananas are cooked through. Serve with rice and any kozhambu of choice. A must-try for all vazhakkai lovers!