Raw Banana Fry (South Indian Green Cooking Banana Side)

Raw Banana Fry (South Indian Green Cooking Banana Side)

South Indian green cooking banana sautéed with mustard seeds, turmeric, chile, and coconut until crisp-edged.

⏱ 28 min total🔪 12 min prep🔥 16 min cookEasyServes 6Indian

Ingredients

  • 4 medium green cooking banana, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1Heat vegetable oil and add mustard seeds.
  2. 2Add green cooking banana, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
  3. 3Toss well and add 1/4 cup water.
  4. 4Cover and cook for 8 minutes until nearly tender.
  5. 5Uncover and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. 6Fold in coconut and serve.

💡 Use green cooking banana, not sweet bananas, so the pieces stay savoury and firm.

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