Plantain Stir Fry – Raw Banana
Enjoy a delicious and hearty Raw Banana Stir Fry made with sliced raw bananas sautéed in coconut oil with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices. Known as vazhakkai poriyal, aratikaya vepudu, or balekai palya, this South Indian dish is a perfect accompaniment to rice and sambar, offering a crisp texture and subtle flavor.
Description
Plantain Podimas (Stir-Fry)
Servings: 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 10 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 raw plantain (≈ 200 g)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 green chilies, chopped
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp split urad dal
- ½ tsp turmeric powder (optional)
- ¼ cup grated fresh coconut
- 8–10 curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
🍽️ Instructions
- Steam or pressure-cook whole plantain (with skin) in ¼ cup water until tender (~5 minutes). Peel and grate or mash into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal; let them crackle and turn golden.
- Add curry leaves, green chilies, and chopped onions. Sauté until onions soften.
- Add grated plantain, turmeric (if using), and salt. Mix well and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Stir in grated coconut, cook 1 minute, then turn off heat.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, if you like, and serve with rice or sambar.
Ingredients (Plain List)
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1 raw plantain (≈ 200 g)
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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3 green chilies (chopped)
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1 Tbsp coconut oil
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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2 tsp split urad dal
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½ tsp turmeric powder (optional)
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¼ cup grated fresh coconut
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8–10 curry leaves
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Salt, to taste
Additional information
| calories | 100-120 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 15-20 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Calorie, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 2-4 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | Gut Health, Healthy lifestyle, Iron-Rich, Low Calorie, Weight loss |
| Protein | 1-2 |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild, Spicy |
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