Vazhakka Upperi/Banana Stir Fry

It it is an easy to make recipe.Normally you can find this upperi in kerala sadya which will be in one end of banana leaf:)

Ingredients:

• Raw banana/vazhakka-1
• Green chilly(chopped)-3
• Salt to taste

For tempering:

• Oil-2 tspoon
• Urad dal-1 tspoon
• Dry red chilly-3
• Mustard-1/2 tspoon
• Curry leaves-1 pinch

Preparation:

(1) Peel the skin of banana.Cut vertically into two pieces. Then make horizontal cut on each piece for about 1 inch thickness.

(2) In a vessel add banana slices with one cup of water. Add salt,chopped green chilies and close the lid. Allow the banana slices to boil. Drain the excess water and keep it aside.

(3) Heat oil in a pan. Add urad dal and saute it for some seconds. Once color changes add dry red chilly and mustard. Once it crackles add curry leaves. Then add the cooked banana slices. Saute it till all ingredients mix with banana slices. Switch off the flame.

Your vazhakka upperi is ready. Have it with rice.....