Pazhampori
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

Pazhampori

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 ripe Nendran plantains, cut into chunks
  • • 1 cup grated coconut
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 cup sour curd, whisked
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 3 dried red chilies
  • • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the plantain chunks with turmeric, salt, and 1 cup water until soft.

2
Phase 2

Blend the coconut with the cumin seeds and a little water into a smooth paste.

3
Phase 3

Stir the coconut paste into the plantains and boil 3 minutes; reduce the heat, add the whisked curd, and warm through without boiling.

4
Phase 4

Heat the coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds, then fry the dried red chilies and curry leaves; pour over the curry.

5
Phase 5

Serve warm with steamed Kerala matta rice.