Mezhukkupuratti

Mezhukkupuratti

Mezhukkupuratti

Veg Vegan

A simple and flavorful dry stir-fry made with vegetables like yam or raw banana, cooked with coconut oil, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.

Cuisines

Kerala

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 cups yam or raw banana, peeled and chopped
1 cup sliced onions
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons red chili flakes
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt to taste
10 curry leaves

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add crushed garlic and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add sliced onions and curry leaves, and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  5. 5 Add the chopped yam or raw banana, red chili flakes, turmeric powder, and salt.
  6. 6 Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  7. 7 Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
  8. 8 Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.
  9. 9 Sauté for a few more minutes until the vegetables are slightly crispy.
  10. 10 Serve hot as a side dish with rice.

Tips

For added flavor, you can include a pinch of asafoetida when sautéing the onions.