Vazhakkai Kuzhambu (Raw Plantain Kuzhambu)

The best part about this recipe is that it doesn't use coconut at all.. Recipe for tasty and healthy Vazhakkai kuzhambu follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Raw Plantain            - 1 (Vazhakkai)
Small Onion             - 5 to 8
Tamarind                  - small lemon size ball
Curry Leaves            - few
Salt                            - As required
Turmeric Powder      - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder             - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder     - 1/2 tsp (Malli Thool)
Fennel Seeds             - 1/4 tsp (Perunjeeragam/ Sombu)
Fenugreek Seeds       - 1/4 tsp (Vendhayam)

To Saute in oil and Grind:

Big Onion     - 1
Tomato         - 1

Procedure:

• Chop finely Big onion and tomato. Saute in oil both Big onion , Tomato and grind to a smooth paste adding little water.
• Peel small onion. Extract juice from tamarind. Chop Raw plantain into thick slices. 
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds to it.
• When they splutter, add small onions and curry leaves to it.
• After they turn translucent, add ground masala. Add also enough salt, Turmeric powder, Chili powder and Coriander powder.    
• After the raw flavor of masala goes off, add tamarind extract and also enough water.
• Mix everything well together. Add chopped plantain and cook it for a whistle.
• Serve it  with hot steaming rice and Poriyal of your choice.