Ingredients
2 raw bananas
1 stalk curry leaves
1 tsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
1 green chilli slit
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. arrowroot powder
1 tbsp. curds
1 tsp. lemon juice
salt to taste
1 tbsp. oil
Method
- Put plenty of water in a bowl.
- Add a tsp. of salt
- Peel and immediately chop bananas to pieces.
- Let pieces fall into salted water, or they will discolour.
- Put some water to boil drain and add banana to boiling water.
- Add a pinch of turmeric, allow to boil till pieces are tender but not mushy.
- Drain and keep aside to cool a little.
- Sprinkle curds, turmeric, salt, over banana, mix gently.
- Heat oil in a heavy pan, add cumin and curry leaves, allow to splutter.
- Add banana pieces, stirring gently.
- Add 1/4 cup water, cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle arrowroot powder, lemon juice stir to blend.
- Garnish with coriander, serve hot with kootu chapathi.
Making time: 25 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Shelflife: Best fresh
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