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Last Modified September 16, 2021

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

A few months ago, I posted ash plantain and brinjal milky curry recipe which went viral. This time I am going to show you how to make the best Jaffna ash plantain curry recipe without brinjal.

In Jaffna, we called this as ‘Vazhakkai Paal Curry’ which means ‘Ash Plantain Milky Curry’.

If you were not tried this vegan dish before, this is the time to make it possible. Since this is not spicy, it is a good vegan dish for your kids.

Normally, people make Jaffna ash plantain curry for lunch, but you can have this for dinner as well.

Alright, let’s jump into the subject. Here is the easiest yet tastiest way to make Jaffna ash plantain curry at home.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

My Favorite Combos

1. This Recipe + Rice + Beef Curry + Pennywort Sambol + Tomato Rasam
2. This Recipe + Rice + Squid Curry + Squid Ink Sodhi + Fish Fry
3. This Recipe + Rice + Long Bean Curry + Brinjal Chutney + Dhal Curry

Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe

Ingredients
  • Ash plantain – 400g
  • Onion – 50g
  • Thin coconut milk – 200ml
  • Thick coconut milk – 100ml
  • Green chili – 4 or 5
  • Lime – ½
  • Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Curry leaves – Few
  • Salt – As you need
Instructions

1. Take the ash plantains and wash them well.

Jaffna Ash Plantain or Green Banana

2. Chop the onion and slice the green chilies. Also, get ready with lime, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt.

Ingredients for Jaffna Ash Plantain Milky Curry Recipe

3. Peel off the skin of the ash plantains and cut them into small pieces as shown in the picture below. Also, prepare the thin coconut milk and thick coconut milk.

Ingredients for Jaffna Ash Plantain Milky Curry Recipe

4. Now place the cooking wok on the stove. Add ash plantain, onion, green chili, curry leaves, salt, and turmeric powder.

Ingredients for Jaffna Ash Plantain Milky Curry Recipe

5. Also, add the thin coconut milk and mix them well. Now switch on the flame.

Ingredients for Jaffna Ash Plantain Milky Curry Recipe

6. Cook covered under high flame for 6 to 8 minutes.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

7. Take off the lid, give a good stir, and again cook covered under the high flame until all the liquid disappears. For me, it takes about 4 minutes.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

8. Now, mash the ash plantains using a spoon as shown in the picture below.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

9. Add the thick coconut milk, give a good mix, and switch off the flame.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

10. Finally, add the lime juice and give one last mix.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

11. Taste the curry and adjust salt if needed.

12. This is how to make the Jaffna ash plantain curry at home. Serve and enjoy this delicious ash plantain milky curry.

Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry

Notes

1. I instantly make coconut milk from grated coconut, if it is hard to find grated coconut use the coconut milk powder or bottled coconut milk.

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Make Jaffna Ash Plantain Curry Recipe | Vazhakkai Paal Curry
 
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Prep time
20 Mins
Cook time
15 Mins
Total time
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Author: Rocy
Recipe type: Vegetarian
Serves: 3 People
Ingredients
  • Ash plantain - 400g
  • Onion - 50g
  • Thin coconut milk - 200ml
  • Thick coconut milk - 100ml
  • Green chili - 4 or 5
  • Lime - ½
  • Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon
  • Curry leaves - Few
  • Salt - As you need
Instructions
  1. Take the ash plantains and wash them well.
  2. Chop the onion and slice the green chilies. Also, get ready with lime, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt.
  3. Peel off the skin of the ash plantains and cut them into small pieces. Also, prepare the thin coconut milk and thick coconut milk.
  4. Now place the cooking wok on the stove. Add ash plantain, onion, green chili, curry leaves, salt, and turmeric powder.
  5. Also, add the thin coconut milk and mix them well. Now switch on the flame.
  6. Cook covered under high flame for 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Take off the lid, give a good stir, and again cook covered under the high flame until all the liquid disappears. For me, it takes about 4 minutes.
  8. Now, mash the ash plantains using a spoon.
  9. Add the thick coconut milk, give a good mix, and switch off the flame.
  10. Finally, add the lime juice and give one last mix.
  11. Taste the curry and adjust salt if needed.
  12. This is how to make the Jaffna ash plantain curry at home. Serve and enjoy this delicious ash plantain milky curry.
Notes
1. I instantly make coconut milk from grated coconut, if it is hard to find grated coconut use the coconut milk powder or bottled coconut milk.
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This is how to make the easy Jaffna ash plantain curry recipe at home. What do you think about this delicious vegan dish? When you have all the ingredients give it a try, I am sure you will like it.

If you have any questions or suggestions, leave it in the comment box below. Also, you can share this Jaffna style ash plantain milky curry dish with your friends and family by clicking the social share buttons below.

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Filed Under: Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged With: Ash Plantain, Kids, Lunch, Non-Spicy

About Rocy

Hi There! My Name is Rocy. I'm a young loving wife and mother of two beautiful kids. I'm crazy on foods and always give a try on new dishes. This is my own site and I'm here to share the recipe of top Sri Lankan foods with you. I'm pretty sure that you will like my delicious dishes. Subscribe to my mailing list and get the recipes instantly. Read More...

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  1. Vito Wheeldon says

    July 12, 2021 at 10:13 am

    thanks for sharing

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My Name is Rocy. I'm a young loving wife and mother of two beautiful kids. I'm crazy on foods and always give a try on new dishes. This is my own site and I'm here to share the recipe of top Sri Lankan foods with you. I'm pretty sure that you will like my delicious dishes. Read More…

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