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: ½ tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ cup Coconut Chunks; 400 grams Raw Banana, Diamond Cut; 70 grams Sliced Onions; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; for frying Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 80 grams Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 2 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cumin; 4 Guntur Dry Red Chilli; ½ tsp Salt; 70 grams Onion, Chopped; 8 cloves Garlic; 8 cloves Garlic; ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 80 grams Tomato, Chopped; ½ tsp Salt

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

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total45 min

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Serves3

Per serving499 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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6 steps, each one filmed

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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.

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for3 servings

Urad Dal (whole)½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Coconut Chunks¼ cup
Raw Banana, Diamond Cut400 grams
Sliced Onions70 grams
Sunflower Oilfor frying
Sunflower Oil5 tbsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Tomato, Roughly Chopped80 grams
Water2 tbsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Guntur Dry Red Chilli4
Onion, Chopped70 grams
Garlic16 cloves
Ginger Garlic Paste½ tbsp
Tomato, Chopped80 grams

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
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.
Red Chilli PowderSunflower OilSalt
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.
Coconut ChunksSliced OnionsSunflower OilFennel SeedsTomatoCuminGuntur Dry Red ChilliGarlic
4
Once it cools down, transfer to a mixer jar and coarsely blend.
WaterSalt
5
In another pan, add oil, urad dal, curry leaves, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, and the blended coconut mixture.
Urad Dal (whole)Curry leavesRed Chilli PowderSunflower OilOnionGarlicGinger Garlic PasteTomatoSalt
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.