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