Plantain (Vazhaikai) Fry

Vazhaikai(Plantain) Fry is a best combo for Sambar, rasam or any dishes made with dal. I got this recipe from one of my family friend. Its one of my favorite side dishes. I can even have it as a main dish:) This recipe can be used for making baby potato fry too.

Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 15 mins | Serves :2
Category : Side dish | Cuisine : South Indian

Vazhaikai(Plantain) Fry Recipe
 Ingredients
 Raw Banana(Plantain) - 1 medium sized
 Big Onion - 1/2 roughly chopped
 Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
 Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
 Fennel seeds(Sombu) - 1 tsp
 Mustard - 1/4 tsp
 Oil - 2 tbsp
 Salt as needed


 Method 

1. Peel off the skin and cut into thick/thin slices shaped circle or semicircle. Cook the slices in   microwave oven for 3-4 mins or you can also boil it in a cup of water until soft.

2. Grind the chopped onion, Fennel seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt all together.

3. Heat oil in a non sticky pan and put the mustard seeds & let it splutter.

4. Now add the ground masala to it and saute for 3 mins till the raw smell leaves.

5. Add the cooked plantain slices to the masala and saute it for 2 mins in medium flame till its well   coated. Turn the flame to low till it gets toasted well.

Serve it with Sambar or Rasam rice.

Note 

• You can use this same recipe for potato or baby potato fry.