Vazhaikkai Perattal – Chettinad Style

Vazhaikkai Perattal – Chettinad Style




Vazhaikkai Perattal:(Chettinad Style)

Vazhaikkai Thuvattal.

Ingredients:

Green plantain 1 large
Salt
Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon
Dry red chilies 6-8
Fennel seeds 1-2 spoons
Thoor dal 1 fistful(or pottukadali)
Poppy Seeds 2 spoons
Oil few spoons.

Method:

In a blender powder all the above said items(except oil and plantain)

Slice plantain into length wise, 2″ -3″ size pieces. Leave them
in cold water until cooking.

Boil the chopped plantain in limited water for 6-7 minutes.

When the veggie is half done, drain the water.

Now dust this semicooked plantain with the spice mixture prepared.

Let this sit for 20 minutes or so.

In a wide, non-stick skillet…heat oil. Spread this well-coated
plantains. Pan fry till it becomes crispy outside and aromatic!

Serve warm as a side dish to South Indian Meals.

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