Aratikaya Masala Pulusu Recipe | Spicy Raw Banana Curry Recipe
Aratikaya Masala Pulusu is one of the south Indian spicy vegetable curries made from raw banana and tamarind pulp. Learn how to make this recipe with step by step images and tips.
It goes well with chapatis or plain rice. It is one of the healthy recipes, it is rich in fiber and starch which helps in controlling blood sugar levels and lower your weight by lowering cholesterol.
Because of plantain health benefits, south Indians prepare many varieties of dishes like bajji, curry, stew, fry etc. Today I tried to make Spicy Raw Banana Curry Recipe by giving you a rich blend of gravy by adjusting its tastes by giving appropriate tip.
TIPS to make Aratikaya Masala Pulusu:
- Usually raw banana takes time to cook, we can cook separately or cook along with the curry.
- As we have already used tamarind pulp, lower the number of tomatoes.
- After slicing, banana put them in salt water so that they do not turn its colour.
- Adding jaggery not only gives sweet flavor but also compensate sour flavour.
- Raw banana cooking time varies based on the cutting size, we have sliced into medium-thin circles.
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Aratikaya Masala Pulusu Recipe | Spicy Raw Banana Curry Recipe
Ingredients
- Raw banana – 2 No.
- Tamarind – fist full
- Water – required qty.
- Oil – 4 tbsp.
- Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tbsp.
- Mustard seeds – ¼ tbsp.
- Cumin seeds – ½ tbsp.
- Chana dal – 1 tbsp.
- Crushed Garlic – 3 tbsp.
- Green chillies – 4 No.
- Dry red chillies – 3 No.
- Onions – ½ bowl
- Jaggery – 3 tbsp.
- Curry leaves – 2 tbsp.
- Tomatoes – 1 cup
- Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp.
- Salt – 2 tbsp.
- Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp.
- Coriander powder – 1 tbsp.
- Garam Masala powder – ½ tbsp.
- Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.
Instructions
- As our recipe is pulusu, Andhra style pulusu is always made by adding tamarind pulp so let’s make it first.
- In a vessel put tamarind and add sufficient water and keep aside to soak.
- Take another vessel, pour water and add salt so that we can put sliced banana.
- Cut edges of banana and remove the skin. Slice them into circular shapes.
- In a pan heat oil and add fenugreek seeds, chana dal, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chillies, dry red chillies and crushed garlic.
- Add onions, tomatoes, curry leaves, salt and turmeric powder. Mix and cook for a minute.
- Sprinkle red chilli powder, garam Masala and coriander powder.
- Add banana slices, mix and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid and pour tamarind pulp, adequate water, curry leaves and jaggery to compensate sourness.
- Cook further with lid covered till bananas turn soft.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve Raw Banana Pulusu with steam rice or chapatti.
Recipe Video
How to make Spicy Raw Banana Curry Recipe:
1. Add tamarind in a bowl and adequate water, soak for a while.
2. Cut both the edges and peel the skin of the banana. Cut into small cubes.
3. In a vessel pour water and add salt and put sliced cubes into it so that banana does not change its colour.
4. Heat oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
5. Add chana dal, crushed garlic, green chillies and dry red chillies.
6. Put sliced onions, curry leaves, tomatoes and turmeric powder.
7. Sprinkle salt and cook all ingredients for a minute with lid covered.
8. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder.
9. Put the sliced raw banana, mix well and cook for 5 minutes on low flame with lid covered.
10. Pour tamarind pulp, 2 bowls water, jaggery and curry leaves.
11. Put the lid and cook for 5 more minutes till banana turns soft and you get a thick gravy.
12. Garnish Raw Banana Pulusu with coriander leaves and serve hot.
