Thurivina Vazhakkai Thoran | Grated Raw Plaintain Sabzi

Amazing in taste, ease in preparation and a wonderful side dish along with Rasam | Sambhar ...Thurivina Vazhakkai Thoran! We love this grated raw plaintain | banana sabzi. I love to eat a little bit of it as a tea time snack!

Amma made Varutharcha Thakkali Rasam | Traditional Tomato Rasam today. To go with that she made this delicious Thurivina Vazhakkai Thoran. 

Ingredients:
4 Vazhakkai | Plaintain | Raw Banana | Kachha Kela, medium size
1 tblsp Groundnut | Peanut
1/4 tsp Channa Dal
1/4 tsp Rai | Mustard Seeds
2 Green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 " Adrak | Ginger, finely chopped
1 sprig Kadhi Patta | Curry Leaves
1/2 tblsp Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
1 tblsp Oil
To taste Salt

Method:

• Wash the raw bananas and pressure cook them with the peel for 2 whistles.
• Let the cooked raw bananas cool. Then peel and grate them. Keep aside.
• In a kadhai, heat the oil. Add groundnuts, rai, channa dal and curry leaves. 
• When the rai splutters add the finely chopped adrak and green chillies.
• Add grated cooked raw banana and salt. Mix gently. Cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
• Mix well and switch off the gas.
• Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with finely chopped fresh dhania leaves.
• Serve as a side dish with any Sambhar | Rasam.

This is so delicious that kids love it. Hope you try this recipe and share your experience with us!

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(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.