Follow these steps for perfect results
Raw Banana
boiled and diced
Coconut Oil
Mustard Seeds
Dry Red Chillies
Curry Leaves
Pearl Onions
finely chopped
Garlic
finely chopped
Turmeric Powder
Fresh Coconut
grated
Green Chillies
Coriander Leaves
roughly chopped
Salt
Cut the raw banana into half and boil in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles until cooked through.
Peel the skin and dice the cooked banana.
Grind coconut, green chillies and turmeric powder into a coarse paste.
In a heavy bottom pan, heat coconut oil.
Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
Add dry red chillies, curry leaves, onions and garlic and sauté until the onions soften.
Add the cooked banana, the ground coconut mixture and stir well.
Add salt to taste and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until well incorporated.
Serve warm with steamed rice, beetroot sambar, and yogurt.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 mins
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh coriander.
Serve as a side dish with rice and sambar.
Serve as part of a Kerala Sadhya.
The spices in the chai complement the flavors of the thoran.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A common dish in Kerala cuisine, often served as part of a Sadhya (feast).
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