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Kela Aur Nariyal ki Bhaaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kela Aur Nariyal ki Bhaaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Raw banana with coconut and mustard crackle, the simple Tamil poriyal for rice plates. A one-pan weeknight sabzi that asks for little and gives a lot. Best mopped up with hot chapatis straight off the flame.

Prep 10 min Cook 31 min Serves 2 Easy

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
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves2 sprigs
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Green Banana2, boiled and peeled
  • Grated Coconut1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the green banana uniformly, toss with a pinch of salt and let it sit while the masala comes together.

  2. 2

    Soften the onions in oil over a medium flame with a little salt until translucent and sweet.

  3. 3

    Add ginger garlic paste, cook out the raw smell, then bloom the turmeric, chili and coriander in the oil.

  4. 4

    Turn the green banana through the masala with the grated coconut, clamp on a lid and let the steam work — check after 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Uncover, raise the heat for two minutes to dry off any liquid, then shower with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.

Chef's tip

Roasted peanut powder stirred in at the end adds body without cream.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Raw Banana & Coconut Kofta recipe / Kele aur Nariyal ki Kofta · on YouTube