Vazhaikai Podimas

This is a very different recipe with Raw Banana and it can be used as a side dish for Sambar/ Rasam rice. This is generally done done festival days.

Ingredients

• 1 Big Raw Banana (Vazhaikai)
• 1 Green chilly finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Salt (Adjust to Taste)
• 1 tsp Chopped Ginger
• 5-6 Curry Leaves
• 2 tsp Grated Coconut
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Urad dal
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

1. Cook the Raw Banana with its skin in a pressure cooker for 1 whistle.
2. Peel the skin and grate the raw banana. (You should be able to peel it off with your hands only)
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard. When it splutters add the urad dal and fry it till it becomes a golden brown.
4. Add the green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, grated raw banana, salt and coconut and mix everything well without mashing. (Use a fork to mix so that it doesn't get mushy)
5. Cook for 2 min and switch off and add the lemon juice.
6. Mix well and serve.