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Raw Banana Sukka | Mangalorean Balekai Sukka

a delicious raw banana sabzi from the Mangalorean cuisine.
Course Main Course, Sabzi
Cuisine Indian, Mangalorean
Keyword Balekai Sukka, Barekai ajadina, Mangalorean raw banana sukka, Raw Banana Sukka
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

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