Aratikaya Vepudu | Crisp and Spicy Raw Banana Fry | Vazhakkai Varuval | Vazhakkai Mezhukkupuratti
Aruna
Aratikaya Vepudu is a crisp and spicy Raw Banana stir-fry from Andra Pradesh. Super simple to make, all you need is some patience to achieve perfection. :) Called Vazhakkai Vazhuval in Tamil Nadu and Vazhakkai Mezhukkupuratti in Malayalam, this crunchy plantain fry make for the perfect side dish for Sambar Rice or Curd Rice.
Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, Kerala, South Indian, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 3People
Calories 488kcal
Equipment
1 Large Wok
Spatula
1 Chopping Board
1 Peeler
1 Knife
Ingredients
4Raw Banana(Aratikaya, Vazhakkai)
1tspRed Chilli Powder
3tbspOil
Salt to Taste
Instructions
In a heavy-bottomed kadai/wok, over medium flame, heat 3 tbsp of oil.
Grease your palms with a few drops of oil.Note: This ensures that the sap from the banana peel does not stick to your hands. Please do not skip this step, as the sap is hard to get off and blackens your hands.
Peel and cut 4 raw bananas into 1/2″ cubes.
Add the chopped raw banana pieces to the wok and mix well.Note: I add the banana pieces as soon as I chop them to the wok and mix well. This prevents them from turning black.
Over medium heat, stir-fry the bananas pieces till they turn crisp and are a beautiful reddish brown.
Turn off the heat.
Add 1 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste, and mix well.
Serve the crisp and spicy Aratikaya Vepudu immediately with Sambar Rice or Dal Chawal.