Raw banana is used in popular South Indian recipes, especially Kerala recipes, like Avial and Upperi that are prepared on special occasions and festivals like Onam. Being easily available and quick-cooking, it is also used regularly as part of everyday cooking.
Having a neutral flavour like potatoes, it also fits effortlessly into mixed vegetable preparations like Oondhiya and South Style Mixed Veg Curry.
It is an essential ingredient in the Jain adaption of dishes like Vada Pav and Pav Bhaji. You can also make zesty kebabs and bhajiyas with raw bananas!
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While peeling and chopping the raw bananas, you may want to grease your palm and fingers, especially the finger nails with a little oil because some raw bananas tend to have slightly sticky goo that discolours your skin and nails. However, even if you do end up with sticky and grey coloured hands, don’t worry, just apply a little oil and wash it off with soap. Your hands will be sparkling clean again!
If you want the raw banana cubes to retain their shape in the curry, then it’s better to cook the raw bananas with the peel on. Then remove the peel, let it cook and then cut. Otherwise, you can just peel and chop the raw bananas and add them with the other veggies while cooking. Remember they cook very fast.
Although raw banana has a bland taste, it has a characteristic aroma that adds value to any dish. Plus, it also absorbs flavours well. This makes it a very useful ingredient for several curries, snacks and starters. You are sure to enjoy your culinary experiments with the raw banana – and we will stand by you with loads of tasty recipes!
Top 10 Indian Raw Banana Recipes | |
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1. | Avial |
2. | Oondhiya |
3. | Upperi |
4. | Jain Vada Pav |
5. | Kai Kutan |
6. | Raw Banana Fritters |
7. | Chana Dal Seekh Kebab |
8. | South Style Mixed Veg Curry |
9. | Jain Pav Bhaji |
10. | Panchras Dal |