Raw Banana Fry

My mom makes vazhakkai upperi(dry curry) in many ways. This is my favorite. The change I made to this that this is a no onion/no garlic curry. Very simple to make and very quick as well. The masala powder can be used for potato or yam curry as well. This is a perfect side dish for rasam or sambar rice. I am sure you will be tempted to try. So here is the recipe. Happy Cooking...

Ingredients:

Raw banana / vazhakkai - 1 big
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Fresh coconut for garnish

For the masala

Bengal gram/Chana dal/Kadalai paruppu - 2 tbsp
Green gram/Moong dal/Paasi paruppu - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds/Methi dana/vendayam - 1 tsp
Dry red chillies - 2( depending on how spicy you want)
Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp

Method:

Dry roast all the spices for the masala powder. Blend it and keep the masala powder ready.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a heavy bottom frying pan. Add mustard and once mustard splatters add cut raw banana.

 Reduce the flame to sim. Let the raw banana slices cook for couple for minutes. Add salt and turmeric powder.

When the banana slices are cooked add the masala powder and mix well. Cook for a minute and serve.

Dry roast all the spices for the masala powder. Blend it and keep the masala powder ready.
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a heavy bottom frying pan. Add mustard and once mustard splatters add cut raw banana.
Reduce the flame to sim. Let the raw banana slices cook for couple for minutes. Add salt and turmeric powder.
When the banana slices are cooked add the masala powder and mix well. Cook for a minute and serve.
***while frying make sure not to break the banana slices.
Crispy raw banana fry is ready. Serve it up with some freshly grated coconut.