The others include vazhakkai podimas (which is streamed and grated with coconut), vazhakkai pulikari (with tamarind), and as a prominent ingredient in avial (vegetable medley)
Milagu Vazhakkai Poriyal/Raw Banana Curry. Apart from snacks, coming to the main course, meals of Tamil cuisine that is bound by rice along with the regular side dishes being offered consists of huge varieties of Poriyals ( curries), Kootu, Avial, Kozhambu (stews), Rasam, Sambar and Thayir (Yoghurt or Curd)