Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Raw Banana

boiled and diced

1 tsp

Coconut Oil

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

2 unit

Dry Red Chillies

8 unit

Curry Leaves

10 unit

Pearl Onions

finely chopped

2 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Turmeric Powder

0.25 cup

Fresh Coconut

grated

2 unit

Green Chillies

0.25 cup

Coriander Leaves

roughly chopped

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Cut the raw banana into half and boil in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles until cooked through.

Step 2
~3 min

Peel the skin and dice the cooked banana.

Step 3
~3 min

Grind coconut, green chillies and turmeric powder into a coarse paste.

Step 4
~3 min

In a heavy bottom pan, heat coconut oil.

Step 5
~3 min

Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 6
~3 min

Add dry red chillies, curry leaves, onions and garlic and sauté until the onions soften.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the cooked banana, the ground coconut mixture and stir well.

Step 8
~3 min

Add salt to taste and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until well incorporated.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve warm with steamed rice, beetroot sambar, and yogurt.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chillies to your spice preference.

Do not overcook the banana, as it can become mushy.

Use fresh coconut for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and sambar.

Serve as part of a Kerala Sadhya.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Beetroot Sambar
Yogurt
Steamed Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Kerala, India

Cultural Significance

A common dish in Kerala cuisine, often served as part of a Sadhya (feast).

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Onam
Vishu

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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