How long does Kalyana vazhakkai varuval take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kalyana vazhakkai varuval serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Kalyana vazhakkai varuval vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kalyana vazhakkai varuval spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kalyana vazhakkai varuval?

400 grams Raw Banana, ¼ cup Coconut Chunks, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 70 grams Sliced Onions, 80 grams Tomato, 70 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kalyana vazhakkai varuval?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kalyana vazhakkai varuval?

About 499 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kalyana vazhakkai varuval

Name: Kalyana vazhakkai varuval
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 400 grams Raw Banana, Diamond Cut; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; for frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 4 Guntur Dry Red Chilli; 70 grams Sliced Onions; 8 cloves Garlic; 80 grams Tomato, Roughly Chopped; ¼ cup Coconut Chunks; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 70 grams Onion, Chopped; 80 grams Tomato, Chopped; 8 cloves Garlic; ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder

45 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as valaka varuval, raw banana fry · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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Kalyana vazhakkai varuval, a Chettinad raw banana fry in a coarse coconut and Guntur chilli masala. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Raw Banana, Diamond Cut400 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Oilfor frying
Oil5 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Guntur Dry Red Chilli4
Sliced Onions70 grams
Garlic16 cloves
Tomato, Roughly Chopped80 grams
Coconut Chunks¼ cup
Water2 tbsp
Urad Dal (whole)½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Chopped70 grams
Tomato, Chopped80 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	499kcal	1497kcal
Protein	5g	15g
Carbohydrate	47g	141g
Fat	34g	103g
Fibre	7.7g	23g
Sugar	8.5g	26g

Cookd masalas for raw banana

Method

1
Cut the raw banana into diamond-shaped pieces. Add salt and red chili powder, and mix well in a bowl.
Raw Banana
2
Deep-fry in medium-hot oil for 2 minutes, strain, and keep aside.
SaltRed Chilli PowderOil
3
In a kadai, add oil, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and dried red chili, and sauté for a minute. Now add onion, garlic, tomato, coconut chunks, salt, and red chili powder, and sauté for 5 minutes.
OilCuminFennel SeedsGuntur Dry Red ChilliSliced OnionsGarlicTomatoCoconut Chunks
4
Once it cools down, transfer to a mixer jar and coarsely blend.
SaltWater
5
In another pan, add oil, urad dal, curry leaves, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, and the blended coconut mixture.
OilUrad Dal (whole)Curry leavesOnionTomatoGarlicGinger Garlic PasteSaltRed Chilli Powder
6
Sauté for 5 minutes until the raw smell disappears. Now add the fried raw banana pieces and sauté for 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Before you start

How long does Kalyana vazhakkai varuval take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kalyana vazhakkai varuval serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kalyana vazhakkai varuval vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kalyana vazhakkai varuval spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kalyana vazhakkai varuval?: 400 grams Raw Banana, ¼ cup Coconut Chunks, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 70 grams Sliced Onions, 80 grams Tomato, 70 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kalyana vazhakkai varuval?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kalyana vazhakkai varuval?: About 499 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.