Vazhakkai Vathakkal Recipe

Name: Vazhakkai Vathakkal Recipe
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tamil

Recipe By Slurrp

Vazhakkai Vathakkal is a traditional South Indian dish made with raw bananas. The bananas are cooked in a flavorful blend of spices and coconut, resulting in a delicious and aromatic dish. This dish is often served as a side dish with rice or roti. The raw bananas are sliced and cooked until tender, then mixed with a paste made from coconut, red chili, and other spices. The dish is finished off with a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves, adding a final burst of flavor.

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Ingredients For Vazhakkai Vathakkal Recipe

2 Raw Bananas
2 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
as per your need A Few Curry Leaves
1 Onion, Sliced
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 cup Grated Coconut
4.5 Ed Red Chilies
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
3.5 Lic Cloves
As required Salt To Taste
as needed Chopped Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions : Vazhakkai Vathakkal Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Peel the raw bananas and slice them into thin rounds.
STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and sliced onions.
STEP 3.Saute the onions until they turn golden brown. Then add the sliced bananas and turmeric powder.
STEP 4.Cook the bananas until they are tender and slightly browned.
STEP 5.In a blender, grind together grated coconut, red chili, cumin seeds, and garlic cloves to make a paste.
STEP 6.Add the coconut paste to the cooked bananas and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes.
STEP 7.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

Choose raw bananas that are firm and green in color.
To prevent the bananas from turning black after peeling, soak them in water with a little lemon juice.
Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less red chili.

Storage and Serving

Vazhakkai Vathakkal can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat the dish in a pan or microwave before serving.
Serve Vazhakkai Vathakkal as a side dish with steamed rice or roti.

Nutrition
value

110

calories per serving

< 1 g Fat1 g Protein24 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

< 1 g Fat
1 g Protein
24 g Carbs
2 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
24 g
Protein
1 g
Fiber
2 g

Fats

Fat
0 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
12 mg
Iron
1 mg
Vitamin A
106 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
19 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
7 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
34 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
27 mg
Selenium
0 mcg
Zinc
0 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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