GOING BANANAS !
VAAZHAIKKAI ROAST
There is usually a huge fanfare for Urulaikizhangu / potato roast which tops the list of all time favourite roasted curries. But I am sure that any one who tastes Vaazhaikkai roast is sure to fall for the texture and delicious taste of this yummy curry with a difference!
INGREDIENTS
Raw Bananas - 4
Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
Tamarind - the size of a marble
Gingelly oil - 3 tbsps
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Black gram dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Sambar powder - 3tsps
Salt - 2 1/2 tsps
METHOD
1. Peel and chop the bananas into big cubes.
2. Cover with just enough water and cook along with tamarind and turmeric powder. The tamarind will disintegrate while cooking.
3. Drain the cooked banana if there is excess water and remove the tamarind fibers.
4. Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds.
5. When it splutters add the black gram dal.
6. When the dal turns into a golden colour add the curry leaves.
7. Add the cooked banana cubes and stir well.
8. Stir in the sambar powder and salt.
9. Roast on low flame stirring now and then.
10. Switch off flame when the banana is roasted well to your satisfaction.
Enjoy the sizzling Vaazhaikkai Roast with any rice or roti of your choice and do not forget the fresh ghee !
