Vazhakkai Varuval Recipe- Raw Banana Roast Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Vazhakkai Varuval or the raw banana roast recipe, peel the skin of the plantains and slice them into thick slices and place them in a bowl of water to prevent oxidation

Step 2: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat

Step 3: Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle

Step 4: Once the mustard seeds crackle, add the dry red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida

Step 5: Drain the water from the sliced bananas and add this to the skillet

Step 6: Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt to taste

Step 7: Toss the Raw bananas well in all the masala and stir fry on medium high heat to make the Vazhakkai Varuval

Step 8: You can optionally cover the pan and cook the raw bananas, or cook on open until the raw bananas are cooked and have crisp golden outer

Step 9: When you notice the raw bananas have a crisp golden outer and is cooked through then the Vazhakkai Varuval is ready

Step 10: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

Step 11: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Vazhakkai Varuval/ Raw Banana Roast to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 12: Serve the Vazhakkai Varuval/ Raw Banana Roast Steamed Rice, Tomato Rasam, Vendhaya Keerai Sambar Recipe, appalam, ghee and lemon pickle for a perfect south indian lunch