Vazhakka Upperi

Ingredients

• 550 gms Vazhakka (Raw Banana) (cubed)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 3/4 cup Grated Coconut
• 3 Green chilli (chopped)
• a pinch Cumin
• 3 Small onion / Pearl onion (sliced)
• 5 Small onion / Pearl onion (sliced)
• 2 Dry red chilli
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• Salt
• Coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook cleaned vazhakka with salt, turmeric and 2.5 cups water. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer, till the vazhakka is cooked and water is almost dried.

2. 2

   Crush together coconut, green chillies, cumin and small onion (3), using a mortar and pestle or pulse it in the mixie for a few seconds.

3. 3

   Once vazhakka is cooked and water is almost dried, make a well in the centre and add the coconut mixture to this. Cover the coconut mixture with vazhakka and cover and cook for 5-7 mins on low flame. Remove the lid and mix well. If the mixture is sticking to the pan, add some hot water and mix well.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and small onion, when small onion begins to brown, add dry red chilli, fry for a min or two and add it to the vazhakka mixture.

5. 5

   Serve hot with rice.