How long does Vazhakkai Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vazhakkai Fry serve?

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

Is Vazhakkai Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vazhakkai Fry 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 Vazhakkai Fry?

250 grams Raw Banana, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tbsp Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhakkai Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vazhakkai Fry?

About 278 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vazhakkai Fry

Name: Vazhakkai Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Cumin; 250 grams Raw Banana; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

25 min
mild
Serves 2
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Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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

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Andhra-style vazhakkai fry of raw banana pan-fried until crisp with crushed garlic, urad dal and chilli powder. Mild, serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Crushed3 cloves
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Raw Banana250 grams
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp

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	278kcal	556kcal
Protein	2.8g	5.6g
Carbohydrate	32g	64g
Fat	17g	33g
Fibre	4.4g	8.8g
Sugar	3.9g	7.8g

Cookd masalas for raw banana

Method

1
To a hot pan, add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the crushed garlic. Once the garlic starts to turn lightly golden, add the curry leaves, urad dal, and cumin seeds. Saute for 1 minute and add the vazhakai/green banana. Saute the vazhakai/green banana on a medium high heat, for around 10 minutes. adding more oil if necessary.
OilGarlicCurry leavesUrad Dal (split)CuminRaw BananaSalt
2
Once the vazhakai/green banana is deeply golden and crispy, add the spice powders and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes on a medium heat. Serve hot.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Vazhakkai Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vazhakkai Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vazhakkai Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vazhakkai Fry 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 Vazhakkai Fry?: 250 grams Raw Banana, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tbsp Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhakkai Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vazhakkai Fry?: About 278 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.