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Cuttack Festival Green Banana Khada Masala
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Cuttack Festival Green Banana Khada Masala

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Cuttack cooking — Cuttack Festival Green Banana Khada Masala brings a khada masala touch with a classic lababdar finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Green Banana250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kadali Manja Rai (Banana Stem Curry) Recipe Video In Hindi · on YouTube