Spicy vazhakkai fry is a blend of raw plantain and freshly ground coconut masala. It is simple dish that can be prepared in a jiffy.

Ingredients:

• 2 nos – Raw plantain/Vazhakkai (peel and chop into big cubes)
• 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp – Oil
• 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp – Split black gram
• 1 pinch – Asafoetida
• 4 or 5 nos – Curry leaves
• Salt as needed

For grinding:

• 3 tbsp – Coconut grated
• 1/4 tsp – Fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp – Mustard seeds
• 2 or 3 nos – Dry red chillies
• 1/2 inch – Ginger

Preparation method:

1. Boil the chopped plantains in a cup of water, along with a pinch of turmeric and salt and cook till they turn soft. Approximately it takes about 5-6min to cook. Do not over cook it.
2. Grind items given “for grinding” to a smooth paste. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan, season with mustard seeds, split black gram, asafoetida and curry leaves.
4. Then add cooked raw plantain, ground masala paste along with required salt, cook them for 5-6 mins over a low flame or until raw smell goes and gets dried enough. Serve hot with white rice and sambar.