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 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, ¼ tsp Sugar, 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 367 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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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: ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ¼ cup Water; For Garnish Coriander Leaves; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Raw Banana, Diced; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; 1.50 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total40 min

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves2

Per serving367 cal

Spicemild

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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

Cooking for2 servings

Sugar¼ tsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Raw Banana, Diced1
Salt2 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato3
Coriander Powder1.50 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	367kcal	734kcal
Protein	4.5g	9g
Carbohydrate	33g	65g
Fat	25g	51g
Fibre	6.5g	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.
Sunflower OilCurry leavesMustard SeedsCuminGreen Chilli
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.
Coriander PowderRed Chilli 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.
SugarSalt
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.
Sunflower 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 Onion, 3 Tomato, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, ¼ tsp Sugar, 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 367 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.