Raw Banana Sukka | Vazhakkai Sukka Recipe
Raw Banana Sukka is also known as vazhakkai sukka is made with raw banana, onions, spices, coconut, ginger and garlic. This is a vegetarian version of the world famous mutton sukka. Learn how to make raw banana sukka with step by step pictures and video.
Equipment
Cooking pot
Blender
Frying Pan or Saute Pan
Ingredients
For Cooking Raw Banana
- 3 large Raw Banana / Vazhakkai peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Water to cover the raw banana
For Making Masala
- 2 medium Onions peeled & sliced
- 1 large Tomato chopped
- 2 no Green Chilli slit
- 2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- Salt to taste
For Sukka Masala
- ½ cup Fresh Coconut
- 2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
For Tempering
- 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad dal
- ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida | Hing
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Grind coconut and fennel seeds to a coarse mixture. Set this aside.
- Start by cooking raw banana. Heat water in a sauce pan, add in salt and turmeric powder. Once it reaches a boil, add in cubed banana and cook for 5 to 7 mins. Turn off the heat and strain it. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Add in tempering spices, let them sizzle for 30 second. Add in onions tomatoes, green chilli and ginger garlic paste. Cook them for couple of mins.
- Now add in all the spice powders and salt and cook for 2 more minutes. Now add in cooked banana and toss well with the masala.
- Add in coconut paste and cook on a low heat stiring often for 10 mins till the water evaporates and masala coats the raw banana.
- Serve with rice and gravy.
Notes
- If you are using young tender raw banana, you can leave the peels on.
- Instead of using onions, you can use shallots.
- If you want to make this jain style, leave the onions and garlic. Instead use just tomatoes and ginger.
- The same recipe can be made with potato too.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Raw Banana Sukka | Vazhakkai Sukka Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
797
mg
35
%
Potassium
591
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
465
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
32
mg
39
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.