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Vazhakka Mezukuperatti (Stir-Fried Unripe Plantain)

Boiled unripe plantain cubes pan-fried with garlic and chilli powder until lightly browned.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian / Kerala
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 unripe plantains
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly pounded
  • 1 tsp chilli powder

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan

Method
 

  1. Peel the plantain, then cut into 4 cm (1 1/2-inch) cubes.
  2. Combine the plantain, water, turmeric powder and salt in a large pan. Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes until the plantain is just beginning to soften. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over low heat. Add the plantain, garlic and chilli powder and cook, stirring frequently, until the plantain is cooked through and lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal

Notes

Source: Original family recipe. Estimated nutrition per serving (150g): 669kJ/160kcal, Fat 6g (MED, 9% RI), Saturates 0.8g (LOW, 4% RI), Sugars 7g (LOW, 8% RI), Salt 0.8g (MED, 13% RI). Estimates for general guidance only.

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