South Indian Case Tiger Joint Recipe (Plantine's Lotus Past Surrey)

Step 1: To begin making Vazhakkai Puli Kootu Recipe, peel the skin of the raw banana's and cut them into cubes and place them in a bowl of water to avoid discolouration

Step 2: Dry roast the channa dal, cumin, fennel seeds until golden brown

Step 3: Add coconut to this mix and roast till brown

Step 4: When the mixture gets cool, grind them into a smooth paste adding little water using a mixer grinder

Step 5: Now heat sesame oil in a pan, add the mustard and fenugreek seeds and let it crackle

Step 6: Add the asafoetida, red chilli and curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 7: Add the sliced shallots and fry until it turns slightly brown

Step 8: Add the drained raw banana cubes and tomatoes and saute for a minute

Step 9: Add the sambar powder, season with salt, add half a cup of water, mix and cook with a lid on until the raw banana is well cooked on low heat

Step 10: This will take around 10 minutes

Step 11: Add the ground spice mix, tamarind pulp and jaggery, adjust the salt and mix well

Step 12: Simmer for 5 minutes

Step 13: Once the dish comes together and becomes slightly thick, switch off the flame

Step 14: Serve the Vazhakkai Puli Kootu Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Beetroot Garlic Lemon Rasam and Papad for a simple yet delicious weeknight dinner