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    Home » Gravies |Curries | Side Dishes » Side Dishes for Rice

    Vazhakkai Varuval | Aratikaya Vepudu | Raw Plantain Fry

    Published: Sep 30, 2015 by Ramya · 16 Comments

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    There are some things that are close to food heaven. In my books, this Vazhakkai Varuval(Tamil)/Aratikaya Vepudu (Telugu)/Raw Plantain Fry with Tomato Pappu is such an awesome combo. Although raw plantain fry was very common in our house while growing up, the Aratikaya vepudu/fry was quite different. Having only tasted that, this fry when tasted for the first time was a flavor explosion in my mouth. My MIL is a great cook and so is my mom. Thankfully, I am placed in such a position that I can learn from both these wonderful ladies 🙂 No prizes for guessing, this recipe is from my MIL’s kitchen. She usually makes this to go with Sambar and it such a deadly combination 🙂 Although her Sambar powder is used in preparing this fry, it tastes totally different and not so spicy for the Sambar (though the same powder is used in preparing both). When had hot, it’s very crispy but still tastes good for later as well. On the bonus side, this can be made very quickly – roughly ten mins of resting time and ten mins of cooking time – perfect for busy days!

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    To make Vazhakkai varuval | Aratikaya Vepudu

    • Servings: 2
    • Time: 10 mins rest time + 10 mins cook time
    • Difficulty: Easy
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    What I used –
    • Raw Plantain/Vazhakkai/Aratikaya, 1
    • Sambar Powder, 1.5 tsp
    • Turmeric Powder, ¼th tsp
    • Tamarind Pulp, ¼th teaspoon (optional)
    • Salt, as required
    • Oil, 2 tsp
    • Water, 1 -2 tsp

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    How I made –

    1. Start by washing and peeling the raw plantain. Cut it into roundels of 5mm or less in thickness.

    2. In a bowl, add the cut raw plantain. Add sambar powder, salt, turmeric powder and the tamarind pulp. Sprinkle 2 teaspoon of water and mix well. The powders should coat on the plantain slices. Let it rest for 10-15 mins.

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    3. In a nonstick pan, heat oil. Spread the oil all over the pan. Add each piece of marinated plantain into the pan. Reduce the flame to medium. Let the pieces cook for 4-5mins on a side. Gently turn them over to the other side. Cook for another 4-5 mins. Both sides should be golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat.

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    4. Serve hot with rice and Andhra Tomato pappu 🙂

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    Note –

    • Instead of sambar powder, red chilli powder can be added. But sambar powder has a lot of other spices and forms a good coating on the plantain fry.
    • The minimum marinating time is ten mins and it can prepared in advance as well.
    • Adding tamarind gives it a slight tangy taste. It is not mandatory to add it. Plain water can used in its place.
    • Do not place the pieces of plantain one over the other. Place the pieces in an order next to each other.
    • If the pieces begin to stick to the pan, add a few drops of oil around each piece.

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    1. dreamzandclouds

      September 30, 2015 at 10:49 am

      In Assam also, we eat raw plantain fry....I just cut it into round pieces or sometime longitudinally and marinate them with turmeric and salt and shallow fry them. Your version looks interesting and I think I will try it out soon 🙂

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      • CHCooks

        September 30, 2015 at 2:04 pm

        Amma makes a simple fry with just salt and red chilli powder 🙂 Will update that recipe too! Thanks a lot and do let me know 🙂

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        • dreamzandclouds

          September 30, 2015 at 2:48 pm

          🙂

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          • CHCooks

            September 30, 2015 at 3:06 pm

            🙂

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    2. kushigalu

      October 01, 2015 at 12:52 am

      I prepare using chill powder and ghee but your version sounds super delicious:) I can finish off this one in no time . Lovely share dear

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      • CHCooks

        October 01, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        Oh wow.. chilli powder and ghee sounds like an interesting combo 🙂 Thanks Kushi!

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    3. Traditionally Modern Food

      October 01, 2015 at 2:30 am

      One of my fav way to cook plantain.. Love the texture looks grt dear

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      • CHCooks

        October 01, 2015 at 1:20 pm

        Thanks a lot Vidya!

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    4. srividhya

      October 01, 2015 at 5:54 am

      Wow super.. love crust. Moru morunu eruku

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      • CHCooks

        October 01, 2015 at 1:20 pm

        Thank you Sri 🙂

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    5. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      October 02, 2015 at 10:04 am

      looks delicious!

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      • CHCooks

        October 02, 2015 at 10:18 am

        Thank you Freda 🙂

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    6. Chitra Jagadish

      October 03, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Wow I can't finish the entire bowl.in one go... yummmm

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      • CHCooks

        October 03, 2015 at 11:23 pm

        Thank you 🙂 🙂

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