How long does Vaazhakai Thokku take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vaazhakai Thokku serve?

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

Is Vaazhakai Thokku vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vaazhakai Thokku spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Vaazhakai Thokku?

1 Raw Banana, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vaazhakai Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vaazhakai Thokku?

About 366 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Vaazhakai ThokkuCook

Vaazhakai Thokku

Name: Vaazhakai Thokku
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 Raw Banana, Diced; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Start cooking

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

Shop

Also known as vazhakkai thokku, raw banana thokku · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Vaazhakai thokku: Tamil Nadu raw banana pan-fried until soft, then cooked semi-dry in a tangy tomato and onion masala. Mild, serves 2, 40 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3
Salt2 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Raw Banana, Diced1
Water¼ cup
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	366kcal	732kcal
Protein	4.4g	8.8g
Carbohydrate	32g	65g
Fat	25g	51g
Fibre	6.4g	13g
Sugar	11g	21g

Cookd masalas for raw banana

Method

1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add the spice powders and saute till it loses its raw flavour.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
5
Add the tomatoes and let it cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.
Tomato
6
Season it with salt and sugar. Mix it well.
SaltSugar
7
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well. Keep it aside.
Coriander Leaves
8
Heat oil in a kadai, Add the chopped vaazhakai, and cook it till it looks a little fried and becomes soft.
OilRaw Banana
9
Add the prepared thokku and water. Mix it well. Add salt and mix it well. Let it cook till it becomes a semi-dry mixture.
WaterSalt
10
Transfer it to a bowl, garnish it with coriander serve it hot with dosa/idli, rice, chapati, etc.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Vaazhakai Thokku take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vaazhakai Thokku serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vaazhakai Thokku vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vaazhakai Thokku spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Vaazhakai Thokku?: 1 Raw Banana, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vaazhakai Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vaazhakai Thokku?: About 366 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.