Banana Curry

The sweetness of the banana (with the peel on for a contrast of textures) will come alive on your taste buds when balanced with the piquancy of the chilies and spiced with this traditional Indian spices.Enjoy!

 

Serves:	6	Vegetarian:	Yes
Preparation Time:	20:00	Cuisine:	Indian
Difficulty:	Moderate	Meal Type:	Dinner
Main Ingredient:	bananas	Dish Type:	Side Dish
Main Cooking Method:	Sauté	Season/Occasion:	Any Occasion

Banana Curry

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp. whole cumin
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 thinly sliced onion
• 1 each tomato cut in 12 wedges
• 1 each sliced green chili
• 1/2 C. water
• 3 each unpeeled yellow bananas
• 1 bunch(es) cilantro, diced

Directions

Method

1.     Heat oil on a large non-stick pan over low heat

2.     Add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them crackle for 5 seconds

3.     Add onions and tomato to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes

4.     Add salt, chillies and spices. Cook for about 3 minutes

5.     Add water and let the sauce thicken over medium heat.

6.     Add bananas and cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.

7.     Stir in cilantro and serve on a bed of steamed basmati rice.

Note

Make a lenghtwise slit and cut each banana in three parts.
1 bunch of washed and dried cilantro

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