How long does Kaya Mezhukkupuratti take?

28 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 16 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kaya Mezhukkupuratti serve?

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

Is Kaya Mezhukkupuratti vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kaya Mezhukkupuratti 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 Kaya Mezhukkupuratti?

3 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, 120 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 30 grams Garlic, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 10 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaya Mezhukkupuratti?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kaya Mezhukkupuratti?

About 324 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kaya Mezhukkupuratti

Name: Kaya Mezhukkupuratti
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 3 grams Dry Red Chilli, Halved; 1 grams Curry leaves; 120 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 30 grams Garlic; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 grams Red Chilli Powder; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 600 grams Raw Banana; 1 tsp Salt; 120 ml Water, For Cooking; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 40 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

28 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 12 min · Cook 16 min

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Also known as ethakka mezhukkupuratti, vazhakka mezhukkupuratti, kaya ularthiyathu · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kaya mezhukkupuratti made with raw banana, shallots, coconut oil and curry leaves, cooked in a kadai. Mild, serves 4, ready in about 40 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Halved3 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)120 grams
Garlic30 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Raw Banana600 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Cooking120 ml
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coconut (Grated), Grated40 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	324kcal	1296kcal
Protein	4.2g	17g
Carbohydrate	45g	178g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	7g	28g
Sugar	7.9g	32g

Method

1
Get ready by washing the raw bananas. Peel and cut them into small cubes. Wash the curry leaves and pat them fully dry.
2
Peel the shallots and garlic. Grind them in a mixie to a coarse paste without water. Slit the green chillies and halve the dry red chillies.
3
Heat coconut oil in a kadai on medium flame. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle for 1 minute. Add urad dal, dry red chillies and curry leaves; fry for 2 minutes until the dal is golden.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the coarse shallot-garlic paste and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes until its raw smell goes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and green chillies. Sauté for 1 minute until the powders are mixed well and their raw smell goes.
Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGreen Chilli
5
Add the raw banana cubes and salt. Pour in 120 ml water, cover and cook on low flame for 7 minutes until the banana is tender when pressed but still holds its shape, and the water has dried.
Raw BananaSaltWater
6
Add black pepper powder and toss on medium-high flame for 2 minutes until the banana pieces are lightly roasted. Add the grated coconut and toss for 1 minute until it is heated through. Serve hot.
Black Pepper PowderCoconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Kaya Mezhukkupuratti take?: 28 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 16 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kaya Mezhukkupuratti serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kaya Mezhukkupuratti vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kaya Mezhukkupuratti 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 Kaya Mezhukkupuratti?: 3 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Curry leaves, 120 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 30 grams Garlic, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 10 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kaya Mezhukkupuratti?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kaya Mezhukkupuratti?: About 324 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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