Valakkai Kara Varuval

This is another spicy South Indian recipe made with raw bananas. It can be shallow-fried with blend of spices.

It’s a popular side dish and can be served with rice. It is always popular for its rich flavour and its crunch.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy it as a side dish or as a tasty snack, valakkai varuval is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its blend of spices.

Valakkai Kara Varuval

Valakkai varuval is a mouthwatering South Indian dish that features raw bananas as its primary ingredient. It is a popular and beloved vegetarian dish known for its rich flavors and satisfying crunch. "Valakkai" refers to raw or green bananas in Tamil, and "varuval" means fried or sautéed.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword Spicy Valakkai Varauval, Valakkai, Valakkai Kara Varuval, Valakkai Poriyal, Valakkai Varuval
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Author Dhivya Krishna Kumar

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients

  • Raw Banana / Valakkai – 2 nos
  • Oil – 2-3 tbsp
  • Mustard / Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves – 1 String
  • Asafoetida – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – as required
  • Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
  • Corriander Powder – 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Start by peeling the raw bananas and cut them into small cubes. You can soak them in water to prevent discoloration until you’re ready to cook.
  • Place the frying pan and preheat the pan.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
  • Add mustard seeds and urad dal to the hot oil. Let them splutter.
  • Then, add 1 string of curry leaves on to it.
  • Carefully add the raw banana cubes to the pan. Be cautious as the oil may splatter.
  • Fry them on medium heat for few minutes.
  • Then, add salt as required / 1 tsp.
  • Then, add a 1/4 tsp of asafoetida on to it.
  • Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  • Next, add 1 tsp of chilli powder and fry for 1 minute.
  • Then, add 1/2 tsp of corriander powder and saute it well for a minute again.
  • Later add 1 tsp of oil to the poriyal and saute it for 5-6 minutes.
  • Enjoy your homemade valakkai varuval! Adjust the spice level to suit your taste by increasing or decreasing the amount of red chili powder.

Notes

Pictorial Guidance:

Place the frying pan and preheat the pan.
Heat oil in a frying pan or kadai over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and urad dal to the hot oil. Let them splutter.
Then, add 1 string of curry leaves on to it.
Carefully add the raw banana cubes to the pan. Be cautious as the oil may splatter.
Fry them on medium heat for few minutes.
Then, add salt as required / 1 tsp.
Then, add a 1/4 tsp of asafoetida on to it.
Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
Next, add 1 tsp of chilli powder and fry for 1 minute.
Then, add 1/2 tsp of corriander powder and saute it well for a minute again.
Later add 1 tsp of oil to the poriyal.
Saute it for 5-6 minutes.
Enjoy your homemade valakkai varuval! Adjust the spice level to suit your taste by increasing or decreasing the amount of red chili powder.

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