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Vazhaithadu Mezhukkupuratti
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Vazhaithadu Mezhukkupuratti

Vazhaithadu Mezhukkupuratti ~ spicy Banana stem stir fry
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Kerala cuisine, Tamilnadu cuisine
Servings: 2 People
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup banana stem chopped finely
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp chana dal
  • 1/4 tsp urad dal split
  • 1 spring curry leaves
  • Salt - per taste

To Grind Raw

  • 1/4 cup coconut pieces
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp sambar powder
  • 1/2 large tomato - only half needed, if small sized make it one.
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Instructions

  • Grind coconut, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chilli powder, turmeric powder, sambar powder and tomato to a paste. Add water and grind if necessary.

  • Heat oil, crackle mustard seeds. Drop in urad dal and chana dal. Saute well until light brown . Add curry leaves and chopped banana stem. Add little water and cook it closed with salt added.
  • When the banana stem is done. Add the ground masala to it and mix well. If water is already drained sprinkle little water and Let it cook in medium flame until raw smell of masala goes off and water gets drained for about 5-10 minutes.