Raw Plantain Stir Fry | Vazhakka Mezhukupuratti

Raw Plantain Stir Fry | Vazhakka Mezhukupuratti | വാഴയ്ക്കാ മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി

Raw Banana is known as Kaya in Malayalam. Unripe Bananas are used for making different side dishes in Kerala. Raw Plantains (Vazhakka) are mostly used for making Thoran, Mezhkkupuratti, Erisheri and so on. Vazhakka is also cooked with different kinds of Payaru (Beans) such as Achinga Payaru, Cherupayaru, Vanpayaru etc.

INGREDIENTS : 

1. Raw Plantain – 2 big
2. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
3. Diced Shallots (Kunjulli) – 5 or6 (Alternatively use diced Onions)
4. Minced/Crushed Garlic – 4 cloves
5. Red Chilly Flakes – 1 tsp
6. Red Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp
7. Black Pepper Powder – 1/4 tsp
8. Curry Leaves – a sprig
9. Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
10. Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
11. Salt – to taste

INSTRUCTIONS : 

1. Trim the edges of the plantain and lightly peel the thick outer skin. Dice it into small cubes. Soak it in water for five minutes and then wash it in several changes of water. This will remove the stickiness (kara).
2. Boil the plantain pieces in plenty of water along with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste until soft. It may take 7-8 minutes for the pieces to get cooked. Drain excess water and keep it aside. (You can also cover and cook the plantain with very little water but it may end up mushy. I prefer boiling it in plenty of water and then draining it.)
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet and splutter mustard seeds. Saute shallots, curry leaves and garlic until the shallots begin to lightly brown.
4. Add the cooked plantain pieces to the skillet. Add 1/2 tsp red chilly powder and 1 tsp red chilly flakes. Add salt only if needed. Mix everything and then spread it out as much as possible.
5. Allow the plantain pieces to lightly brown on the edges, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes. Add 1/4 tsp black pepper powder and toss everything.
6. Finally, drizzle 1 tsp of coconut oil to coat the pieces. Remove from heat and serve with Rice.

NOTES : 

• I prefer making Vazhakka Mezhkkupuratti completely dry but if you like it slightly mushy, just sprinkle a few tea spoons of water and keep it covered while cooking instead of allowing it to brown.

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PAZHAM PORI | ETHAKKA APPAM | RIPE PLANTAIN FRITTERS

INGREDIENTS:

1. Etahakka /Nendrapazham ( ripe plantains)- 2 nos
2. All purpose flour-1/2 cup
3. Rice flour-1 to 11/2 tbsp (optional)
4. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
5. Cumin seeds- 1 pinch (optional)
6. Salt-one pinch
7. Water -As required
8. Coconut oil- for deep frying

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Peel plantains and cut it  vertically into two.Cut each slice again into two .Keep aside.
• Combine all purpose flour,rice flour,turmeric powder,cumin seeds,salt and water in a mixing bowl to form a thick batter.
• Heat oil in a frying pan.Dip the sliced banana in the batter and deep fry until golden brown.Drain onto a kitchen towel and serve with tea/coffee.

NOTE:

• You can also use rice flour instead of all purpose flour ,if you like it to be really crispy on the outside.

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