Vazhakkai Podimas (வாழைக்காய் பொடிமாஸ்) is a side dish made from raw banana that can be had with rice. The procedure described here is most commonly followed by most of the people in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka although there some variations in some places.
Ingredients
Raw banana (Vazhakkai) – 2 nos.(400 g)
Mustard – 1 tsp
Urad dhal – 1 tbsp
Besan dhal – 1 tbsp
Green chili – 4 nos.
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Grated ginger – 1 tbsp
Curry leaves – 8 nos.
Hing ( Asafoetida) – 1/2 tsp
Fresh coconut – 1/4 cup
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil -3 tsp
Cooking time : 15 minutes