Vazhakkai Podimas Recipe (Ayurvedic Recipe With No Onion No Garlic)

Step 1: To begin making the Ayurvedic Style Vazhakai Podimas Recipe, first cut the raw banana into half and place it in the pressure cooker

Step 2: Add 1/2 cup water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles

Step 3: Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 4: Once the pressure has released, remove the skin from the banana

Step 5: Place the peeled Vazhakai (raw banana) in a bowl and using a fork, lightly mash it - it should not be a smooth mash, but should have a few small chunks to add to the texture

Step 6: Keep this aside

Step 7: Ensure you mash it when it is warm

Step 8: You can also optionally cut it into small pieces

Step 9: In the same pressure cooker, add the raw peanuts, a pinch of salt 1/4 cup of water and pressure cooker for 3 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 10: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 11: Once it is done, take it out in a bowl and keep it aside

Step 12: The final step is to add the tadka

Step 13: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add the mustard seeds and urad dal

Step 14: Allow it to crackle and allow the dal to brown until golden in color

Step 15: Once the urad dal is browned, add the asafoetida and the curry leaves

Step 16: After the curry leaves crackle, add in the turmeric powder, the cooked raw banana, peanuts and the salt

Step 17: Stir fry the Vazhakai Podimas over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until all the ingredients are well combined

Step 18: Once done, turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice

Step 19: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 20: Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 21: Serve the Ayurvedic Style Vazhakai Podimas Recipe along with Tomato Rasam, Steamed Rice and Kosambari for a whole some Ayurvedic lunch