Monday, February 25, 2013

Kaya Mezhukkupuratti /Stir Fried Raw Banana



 Ingredients:
  1. raw banana/Ethakka-1 large
  2. small onion -3-5 thinly sliced
  3. garlic-2,crushed
  4. green chilly- 2, slit
  5. dry red chilly - 3,crushed
  6. pepper powder-1tsp
  7. turmeric powder-1/4tsp
  8. curry leaves-1 sprig
  9. salt to taste
  10. coconut oil-as required   
Method:
  • Peel the green skin and cut into 1/4 inch long pieces.Wash the pieces with2-3 pinches turmeric powder in water for 2-3 times.
  • Cook the banana pieces,green chillies,turmeric powder, salt with water.water should be evaporated completely. do not overcook the pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan,add crushed garlic,onion,red chillies and curry leaves.Saute for few minutes till the raw smell goes off.
  • Add the cooked banana and mix it gently,taking care not to mash it.Then add pepper powder and saute gently so as to coat the spices on to the pieces.Add a little more oil and continue to cook on  low flame for 5 more minutes.Drizzle some oil in between,if it appears to be dry.
Serve hot with Rice and Sambar.
 
Happy Cooking!!!




6 comments:

  1. i love raw banana stir fried any style...love t have with plain rice

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  2. i love kaya anytime... urs looks lovely!!!
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  3. Thank you Arthy and Rafeeda for your lovely comments...Hope you both try this soon and like it too.But plse don't overcook the raw banana.

    Cheers
    SINI

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  4. This recipe is very tempting! I think this recipe was made for kids because kids love eating fruits like banana. I will try to cook this soon for my kids. Thanks for sharing!

    Beef Stir Fry

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  5. Can you tell me how much water to be added for cooking in ratio to raw banana and for how long a duration before I realise its cooked to take it out of the stove?

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    1. Add 1/2 cup water for 1 kerala banana(ethakaya).Cooking time will be less than 15 minutes..Check frequently. .
      Happy cooking

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