Raw Banana Subzi

Raw Banana Subzi

This raw banana prepartion is a dish cooked in most Maharashtrian families.

People in the East and South also cook it in different ways. This is one dish I can eat with chappatis and don't require any accompaniments. The raw banana has its health benifits too and is used as a substitute for potatoes when potatoes are a big no specially for Diabetics.

Ingredients:

• 3 raw bananas.
• 3 tbsp grated fresh coconut.
• 2 tsp jeera.
• 1/2 tsp black pepper.
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder.
• 1 tsp red chilli powder.
• 1/2 tsp haldi.
• Pinch of hing.
• 1/2 tsp imli paste.
• 1 tsp mustard seeds.

Method:

• Grind together coconut, jeera, black pepper, and both the chilli powders with the imli into a fine paste.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
• When hot add mustard seeds,  hing and kadi patta or curry leaves.
• Add the banana pieces and haldi and a little water and let it cook.
• Now add the ground masala and add little water according to the quantity you require.
• Cook till bananas are tender and the masala coats the vegetable. 
• Serve hot with chapati.

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