Aritikaya/Raw Banana dumplings

 

 

 

This variety with boiled raw banana and a blend of Indian spices goes well with any type of Indian bread and rice as well.

Ingredients:

  1. Raw Banana - 2
  2. Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp
  3. Tomatoes - 2
  4. Onions - 2(medium)
  5. Garam masala - 1tsp(optional)
  6. Turmeric pwd - 1/2 tsp
  7. Green chillies - 2
  8. Red chilli powder - 1tsp
  9. Besan - 2stp
  10. Oil for deep frying
  11. Salt to taste
  12. Coriander leaves - 2tsp(finely chopped)

For tempering /tadka:

  1. Chana dal - 1/2tsp
  2. Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
  3. Mustard seeds - 1/2tsp
  4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  5. Curry leaves - few
  6. Oil - 1tsp

Method:

  • Cut, boil, peel  and smash the raw banana pieces.
  • To this add salt,ginger garlic paste(1/2tsp),garam masala,coriander leaves,besan and mix well.Make round balls of the mix and deep fry in oil till golden brown.Keep  them aside.
  • Heat  a tsp oil in a separate pan,add the ingredients for tempering, after the mustard splutters,add finely chopped onions,green chillies,remaining  1/2 tsp of ginger garlic paste,tomatoes,turmeric pwd,salt and chilli powder one after another.Add little water and cook covered for 10 min.
  • Now finally add the fried banana dumplings to the above gravy.
  • Adjust salt and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • This goes well with chapathis and rice as well.

3 Responses to “Aritikaya/Raw Banana dumplings”

  1. Asha Says:

    Hi Madhoo, I love Plantains, they almost taste like Aloos. This recipe looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for posting! :)

  2. madhoori Says:

    Thankyou Asha,
    Haven’t seen you for a while in our blogs.

  3. sagari Says:

    yummy looking curry madoo ,i love your older post chekkalu a lot

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