South Indian Vazhakai Varuval/ Raw Banana fry.

Ingredients

Vazhakai/ Raw banana- 1 ( peel the skin and cut into thin slices)

Red chilli powder- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Salt required

Water- 2 tsp

Oil required

Method

In a medium bowl add red chilli powder, turmeic powder, salt and 2 tsp water. Mix well to make smooth paste. To this mixture add the raw banana slices and mix well until the chilli paste is well coated on all the slices. Heat oil in a pan, when oil is hot add the raw banana slices and saute for few mins. Add less than 1/4 cup water to the cooking raw bananas, stir well, reduce heat and cook till the raw banana slices are tender. Increase heat and fry the slices until dry and crispy. Serve hot with steamed rice, sambar and rasam.