Aratikaaya masala pulusu (spiced banana curry)
Aratikaaya masala pulusu (spiced banana curry) recipe in the indian category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 8 curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Set 1:
- 4 raw bananas, different than unripe bananas we eat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- Set 2:
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 inch piece ginger
- 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon uncooked rice
Recipe method:
- Make Set 2 into a paste (adding a few drops of water) and keep aside.
- Raw bananas should be cut into four pieces each.
- Remove the skin and keep aside.
- In a deep skillet heat oil, add mustard seeds and when seeds start popping add curry leaves and the above paste (of Set 2).
- Fry on moderate heat for one minute.
- Add 1 1/2 cups water, tamarind paste, and the banana pieces.
- Also add red chili powder, tumeric and salt.
- Let cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until the gravy thickens.
- Note: Some tamarind paste can be very sour, so you may need to adjust according to your taste.
- You can add a spoon of sugar just before removing from heat.