VAZHAKAI VARAVU / RAW BANANA STIR FRY

Ingredients :

Raw Banana - 1

Chili Powder - 1 Tbsp

Turmeric Powder - A pinch

Salt - To Taste

Curry Leaves - Few

Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp

Parsley - 1 Tsp

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Coconut Oil - 1/2 Tsp

Grated Coconut - 1 Tbsp

Method :

1) Peel the edges of the banana lightly,slice it in round shape with 1" thickness.Wash well and keep aside.

2) Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a non stick pan,put Mustard seeds and wait till it splutters.Add the curry leaves,sliced banana,salt,chili powder,turmeric powder and little water.Stir a little,cover and let cook for some time.

3) Add parsley.Stir now and then,cover and cook till done.After its cooked well,remove the cover and let all the water dry out.Put the grated coconut and coconut oil,stir well and remove from gas.Banana stir fry/vazhakai varavu is ready.It goes well as a side dish with rice and Dal.

Alternative : Parsley is optional.I have used parsley as an experiment for "They Go Really Well Together #2 " and it turned out to be good.So this is my entry for the "Banana and Parsley" Theme.