Raw Banana Sukka– a delicious raw banana sabzi from the Mangalorean cuisine.
Mangalorean cuisine is known for its diverse range of sukka recipes encompassing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes. Among these are Tendli Chana Sukka, Raw jackfruit Sukka, Chicken Sukka, Prawns Sukka, Yam Sukka, Clams Sukka and more. Traditionally, preparing Sukka recipes involves the meticulous process of roasting and grinding spices along with coconut. However, I am excited to share a convenient shortcut recipe today. I have used Mangalorean curry powder to make the sabzi today and hence the dish gets made in no time without compromising on the taste.
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About Raw Banana Sukka
Raw Banana Sukka is a delicious sabzi made using raw bananas with a harmonious blend of spices and coconut. The raw bananas are steamed and added to a fragrant mixture of mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion, tomato and Mangalorean curry powder. The addition of freshly grated coconut enhances the texture and flavour of the dish. The sabzi pairs well with dal rice or rice and tomato saar. It can also be served with chapatis.
I have not used oil in this recipe. Traditionally oil is used for this recipe.
List of ingredients to make Raw Banana Sukka
Raw Bananas
Herbs and spices : garlic, curry leaves, mustard seeds, Mangalorean curry powder, turmeric powder
Other ingredients : onion, tomato, jaggery powder, tamarind pulp, coconut and salt
For garnishing : chopped coriander leaves
Step-wise recipe to make Raw banana sukka
Peel and chop 3 raw bananas.
Keep the raw bananas immersed in water to prevent it from turning black.
Steam the bananas and keep aside.
Heat a pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When the seeds start popping, add curry leaves, a pinch of asafoetida, 5 to 6 cloves of chopped garlic and saute for few seconds.
Add chopped onion. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and saute.
Add chopped tomato and saute.
Add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 tbsp Mangalorean curry powder and mix well.
Add steamed bananas and tamarind pulp. Mix well.
Now add a teaspoon of jaggery powder. Add around 2 tbsp of water and mix.
Next, add half cup of freshly grated coconut and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt if required and mix.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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Raw Banana Sukka | Mangalorean Balekai Sukka
Ingredients
- 3 raw bananas
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- few curry leaves
- a pinch of asafoetida
- 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Mangalorean curry powder
- 2 tsp tamarind pulp
- 1 tsp jaggery powder
- ½ cup of freshly grated coconut
- salt to taste
- 2 to 3 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Peel and chop 3 raw bananas
- Keep the raw bananas immersed in water to prevent it from turning black.
- Steam the bananas and keep aside.
- Heat a pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When the seeds start popping, add curry leaves, a pinch of asafoetida, 5 to 6 cloves of chopped garlic and saute for few seconds.
- Add chopped onion. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and saute.
- Add chopped tomato and saute.
- Add ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 tbsp Mangalorean curry powder and mix well.
- Add steamed bananas and tamarind pulp. Mix well.
- Now add a teaspoon of jaggery powder. Add around 2 tbsp of water and mix.
- Next, add half cup of freshly grated coconut and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add salt if required and mix.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Serve hot
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Lemon Shavige
Mangalore Cucumber Curry
Kappa Roti
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Ripe Mango Curry
Brined Mango Chutney
Steamed Cucumber Cake
Sajjige Bajeel
Brined Raw Jakfruit Sukka
Thimare Chutney (Brahmi Chutney)
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