Ingredients

• 1 - raw banana
• 1 - onion chopped finely
• 2 tbsp - grated coconut
• Hing a small pinch
• 3 halved - Garlic pearls
• Turmeric powder a generous pinch
• Salt to taste
• To temper:
• 1tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - urad dal
• 2 tsp - oil
• 1 green chilli slit

How to Make Vazhakai Podimas

• Pressure cook raw banana for 2 whistles on medium flame or until soft but firm enough to grate.
• Shred with carrot grater and keep aside.
• Drizzle oil, add mustard seeds and urad dal and allow it to splutter.
• Then add onion, garlic, green chillies, hing and saute till onions turn golden brown.
• Then add shredded raw banana along with salt and turmeric powder.
• Saute well until it starts browning and is roasted well.
• Add grated coconut, give a quick stir, take off heat and serve.
• Recipe courtesy: Sharmi's Passions