For preparing vazhapindi thoran, first cut vazhapindi into roundels and simultaneously,loop its serum onto your fingers to discard it.

Chop vazhapindi into fine pieces.

Cook vazhapindi along with turmeric powder and salt. Keep this aside.

Heat kadai pour 2 tbsps of oil. Add channa dal and mustard seeds. When mustard seeds splutter add two red chilies and curry leaves.

Now add the cooked vazhapindi to it. Mix well and keep aside. Let it cool for a while.

Dry roast the rice and the balance red chillies.

Dry grind it in a mixer.

Now spread this dry roast powder on to the vazhapindi and one tbsp of oil over it.

Mix well and serve.

Vazhapindi thoran, a spicy side dish recipe is ready.