Tag: Raw Banana / Plantain

Kerala Dishes, Sadhya Recipes

Rasakalan

Ingredients: 1/2 cup kumbalanga/ ash gourd, cut into cubes1/2 cup pumpkin, cut into cubes1 raw banana, cut into cubes3 green chillies1 drumstick, choppedsmall lemon sized tamarind3/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tbsp jaggery powder1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp rice1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3/4 cup yogurt / curd2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 […]

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Sadhya Recipes, Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Chena, Kaya and Carrot Kootu Curry

Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 carrot, peeled and cubed3/4-1 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp grated jaggery1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 urad dal1/2 tsp […]

Kerala Dishes, Sadhya Recipes, Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

White Aviyal

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetables, chopped lengthwise  ( I used raw plantains, carrots, drumsticks, beans, long beans, ash gourd and yam)5 green chillies3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup sour yogurt, beaten2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Cut the vegetables into 2 inch long pieces ( about 2 1/2 cups […]

Kerala Dishes, Sadhya Recipes, Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Kaya Muthira Kootu Curry / Raw Plantain – Horse Gram Kootu Curry

Ingredients: 1 cup horse gram / muthira2 raw plantains / pachakaya/ kaya1 cup grated coconut2 + 2 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp crushed red chillies5-6 shallots, sliced1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Dry roast the horse gram for 2-3 minutes, wash and soak in […]

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Sadhya Recipes, Vegetarian

Kurukku Kalan / Yam and Raw Banana Kalan

Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ banana, chopped into cubes1 cup yam / chena, chopped into cubes1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies2 cups yogurtsalt to taste1 tsp + 3/4 tsp ghee1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Pachakaya Tholi – Vanpayar Thoran (Plantain Peel – Red Beans Thoran)

Ingredients: pachakaya / ethakka tholi / planatain peel, chopped ( from 3-4 big bananas)1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2-3/4 cup cooked)1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar […]

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Vegetarian

Green Gram – Raw Banana / Cherupayar – Kaya Puzhukku

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cherupayar / green gram1 raw banana, peeled and chopped into pieces1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves4 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak cherupayar / green gram in water for 5-6 hours. Transfer to a pressure cooker and add chopped […]