Aratikkaya Koora - Vazhakkai Gravy

Aratikkaya Koora - Vazhakkai Gravy (Raw Banana)
Posted by Swaminatha Sharma on 16/02/2018

(This is no Garlic Recipe)
Peel skin of 1 big size Raw banana, chop to 2 inches size and bring to 3/4 boil in Water added with Turmeric and Salt, Drain and keep ready.  In a kadai add 5 tsp of oil, temper mustard seeds, 1 tsp full of Jeera and 1 big size finely chopped onion and fry till brown.  Now in a mixer, add 2 medium sized Tomates, Green Chillies (According to your spicy level), 1 inch size Ginger and grind to paste.  Add this paste to the sauted onion and mix well.  Now add the boiled Raw Banana, add turmeric powder, Coriander Powder and mix well.  Check water consistency and Salt and add if necessary.  Now in a mixer, add 1 tsp of grated Coconut, 2 tsp of peanuts and 1 tsp of Raw rice, make it to a fine paste and add to the gravy.  Mix well, cover with lid and cook in medium flame for 2 mins.  Remove lid, stir well and serve hot with Raw Rice.  The best side for Roti also.

Your Aratikaaya Koora / Vazhakkai Gravy is ready.