Aratikaaya Masala Pulusu (Spiced Raw Banana Curry) Recipe

Ingredients:

• Oil - 3 tbsp
• Black Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaves - 8
• Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to Taste

Set 1:

• Raw Bananas (different than unripe bananas we eat) - 4
• Tamarind Paste - 1.5 tbsp

Set 2:

• Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
• Cloves - 2
• Uncooked Rice - 1 tsp

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 1.5 cups water, tamarind paste, and the banana pieces. 
• Also add red chili powder, turmeric 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.