Jan 23, 2020

Vazhakkai Thoran/ Mezhukkupuratti /Sautéed Banana



Vazhakkai/ Green Banana/ Kaya is rich in Potassium, vitamins and dietary fibers which are great for diabetic patients.

Kaya Mezhukkupuratti is one of menu items in Sadya. Mezhukkupuratti is yet another wonderful Kerala dish.

Hope you will enjoy this tasty and nutritious Vazhakkai Thoran, a variety side dish to serve with rice.

Preparation Time:    10 Minutes
Cooking Time    :     15 Minutes
Recipe Category:      Kerala
Serves              :     4

Ingredients for Vazhakkai Thoran:

Vazhakkai/ Kaya/ Raw Banana      4 nos.
Coconut Oil                                 2 Tablespoon
Salt                                            To Taste
Grated Ginger                             1 Tablespoon
Black Pepper Powder                   ¼ Teaspoon
To Be Grind
Grated Coconut                           ¾ Cup
Green Chillies                             2 Nos
Cumin Seeds                              ½ Teaspoon
Red Chili Powder                         ¼ Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder                         ¼ Teaspoon

For Seasoning:

Coconut Oil                                 2 Teaspoon
Mustard Seeds                            ½ Teaspoon
Cumin seeds                               ¼ Teaspoon
Hing                                           ½ Teaspoon.
Broken Red chillies                       2 Nos
Curry Leaves                               Few

Method:

  • Wash , Remove the skin and cut the banana into small pieces.
  • In a blender  put the all above Grinding ingredients and Grind Coarsely. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, Jeera, curry leaves, Ginger and Hing and fry it for few seconds.
  • Now add the ground Coconut Paste and add a pinch of salt. Reduce the stove heat to simmer.   Fry the paste till raw smells goes away.
  • Now Add the chopped banana , Black pepper powder , 2 Tablespoon of Coconut oil and Salt  into the pan. Stir well.  Cover the pan and cook it.
  • Cover the Pan and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes ,stir occasionally. Then open and stir well. When all of the water is absorbed, lower the flame and add curry leaves.
  • Dry out any moisture left and the Mezhukkupuratti is ready to be served with
  • Hot Rice.

Enjoy!!.



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