🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Raw Banana Poriyal

Name: Raw Banana Poriyal
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1-2, slit Green Chili; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1 Lemon; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2, boiled and peeled Green Banana; 1 cup Grated Coconut

🇮🇳 Indian

Boiled raw banana cubes tossed in coconut tempering, Kerala sadya style. Simple, spiced straight-talk food — no gravy to hide behind. Pile beside phulka and a bowl of cooled yogurt.

Prep 13 min Cook 33 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Green Chili1-2, slit
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Curry Leaves2 sprigs
Lemon1
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Green Banana2, boiled and peeled
Grated Coconut1 cup

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Wash and cut the green banana into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.
2
Heat oil in a wide kadhai and crackle cumin seeds; fry the onions till lightly golden.
3
Stir in ginger garlic paste and green chili; after a minute add the ground spices with a splash of water so they don't scorch.
4
Add the green banana and the grated coconut, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.
5
Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.

Chef's tip

If the sabzi tastes flat, it usually wants salt and lemon, not more chili.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Vazhakkai Varuval In Tamil | Raw Banana Fry | Side Dish for Rice | CDK #267 | Chef Deena's Kitchen · on YouTube