Saiva meen varuval / plantain fry / vazhakkai varuval

 Saiva meen varuval recipe with step by step pictures



               Saiva meen varuval is a sidedish recipe for Indian meal. It is basically made with plantain (raw banana) but with same marination as for fish fry. Usually plantain can be chopped into round shape or cubes for frying but to imitate fish we are going to chop it in side ways and make a hole at center. It just resembles the texture and look of fish fry. But it takes little time than usual vazhakkai varuval. Do try at your home. 

Few more plantain (raw banana) recipes to try out, 


          Hope you like the recipes. Check out the saiva meen varuval recipe below with step by step pictures. 


Enjoy the food  ! 


Ingredients  : 


.  Plantain / raw banana  -  2
.  Chilli powder  -  2 tsp
.  Coriander powder  -  2 tsp
.  Garam masala  -  1 tsp
.  Turmeric powder  -  1 tsp
.  Salt to taste
.  Ginger garlic paste  -  2 tsp
.  Lemon juice  -  2 tsp
.  Oil for frying 

Method  :


            1.  Cut the edges of plantain. Cook in hot water for 5 mins. Remove from water. Peel the skin. Cut diagonally. 

            2. Make holes at center using knife. 

            3. Add spice powders along with lemon juice and salt. Marinate the plantain well for 15 mins. 

           4. Heat tawa. Add 1 tblsp of oil. Place the plantain pieces. Cook covered for 2 mins in low flame. Flip to another side. 

           5. Cook for 2 mins. Remove to plate. Tasty and yummy saiva meen varuval is ready. 


Pictorial  : 


              Cut the edges of the plantain


                          Put in hot water


                     Cook for about 5 mins


                Take the half-cooked plantain out


                        Remove the skin


                         Cut it diagonally


           Make holes at center using knife


           Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and lemon juice


         Marinate the plantain slices for about 15 mins


                          Heat oil in tawa


         Place the plantain slices over it


        Cook covered for 2 mins in low flame. Flip it and cook for 2 mins 


                      Remove to plate


            Yummy and tasty saiva meen varuval is ready to be served.  Squeeze a piece of lemon over it to give a punch. 



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