Vazhaikkai podimas

Raw banana is considered to be high in iron content and is very good for health. Although we avoid too much of it because it also causes bloating / flatulence, it can be enjoyed in this form with a lot of ginger to neutralize its effect.

Preparation Time : 25 minutes

Cooking Time : 15 minutes

Serves : 3

Ingredients

Raw banana – 2 large

Ginger – 2 tsp

Chillies – 2 tsp finely chopped

Curry leaves – a few

Grated Coconut- 4 tbsp

Lemon juice—2 tsp (optional)

Mustard – 1 tsp

Urad Dal – 1 tsp

Hing – ½ tsp

Oil for tadka

Salt to taste

Procedure

1. Cut the raw banana into two pieces with the skin and steam in a pressure cooker for 10 minutes.

2. Peel of the outer skin and grate the raw banana.

3. Mix salt and set aside.

4. In a kadai pour oil and add the mustard, urad dhal, hing,  ginger, chillies ,curry leaves and the raw banana.

5. Mix well, add the grated coconut and lemon juice.