Raw Banana Sabzi

This is a traditional recipe that is more popular in the South of India and eaten regularly. The simple flavours, satiating experience and low cost makes it a go-to recipe for many households.

Ingredients

• 2 raw bananas (preferably the Kerala type)
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp urad dal
• 2 dry red chilli
• ¼ tsp hing (asafoetida)
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• salt to taste
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 4 tbsp freshly grated or scraped coconut
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Wash the bananas and cut off the two ends. Cut it in half and peel it.
2. Cut it again in half lengthwise and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
3. Put these in a pot of water to prevent them from becoming black.
4. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
5. Add the urad dal, red chillies, hing, curry leaves, sauté for a couple of seconds and add the banana pieces.
6. Mix it and add the turmeric, salt and half a cup of water. Mix it again.
7. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or till the banana is cooked.
8. Add the coconut and mix well.
9. Serve it hot with dal and rice.

Note: This style of cooking can be used with many other vegetables like yam, arbi (taro root), potato, knol kohl, etc.