Erissery Raw Banana (Nenthra Kaya) Curry Recipe
















Ingredients:
  • Green bananas or plantains (Nenthra Kaya) - cubed
  • Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Urad dal - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Coconut grated - 1/2 cup (may substitute des. coconut)
  • Coconut for garnish - 1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Curry leaves - a few
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - 1 teaspoon.

Method:
  • Soak the cut plantains in warm water mixed with half teaspoon turmeric for ten minutes. 
  • Drain and cook the plantains with the remaining turmeric and salt. 
  • Grind the coconut well with cumin seeds and add to the cooked plantains. Let it simmer.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds. 
  • Add the urad dal and the coconut reserved for garnish and stir till browned. Add this mixture to the Erisserry and mix in the curry leaves.

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