Raw Banana Curry (Dry)

Raw banana curry is my new experiment as all of us were bored of eating raw banana fry everytime. As I spent most of my life in South India, I tried it in south Indian style and it came out really delicious. My kids and my hubby liked it a lot.

Raw Banana Curry

Ingredients (4 servings)

• Coconut Powder – 2-3 tbsp
• Coriander Seeds –  1¼ tbsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1¼ tsp
• Pepper Corns – 10-15
• Cloves – 4-5
• Garlic – 3 cloves (chopped)
• Whole Red Chillies – 2
• Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
• Urad Daal – 1 tsp
• Chana Daal – 1 tsp
• Curry Leaves – 12-15
• Onion – 2 small (chopped)
• Raw Banana – 3 medium sized (sliced)
• Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
• Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Coriander Leaves – to garnish

Method

1. In a mixer add coconut powder, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, pepper corns, cloves, garlic and red chillies and grind to a coarse powder.
2. Heat a pan, add oil. When hot add mustard seeds, when they start crackling add urad daal, chana daal and stir for 15-20 seconds.
3. Add curry leaves and saute for 10 seconds.
4. Now add onion and saute for 4-5 minutes or till onion are transparent.
5. Add the banana pieces and the ground masala powder, ½ cup water, red chilli powder ,turmeric powder and salt.
6. Mix well and cook covered for 5-6 minutes on medium heat. Now this is almost dry, but keep frying for 4-5 minutes till the masala turns golden.
7. Raw banana curry is ready
8. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
9. Tastes good with either rice or chapati.

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