Kacche kele ki sabji

From our childhood we have heard our mothers insisting on eating ripe bananas as they are believed to be one of the most nutritious fruit for growing children as well as healthy for adults. Eat it just by peeling it or make a milkshake out of it, add to homemade breads, fruit custards, we can never get over it. But very few of us might be aware of the benefits of unripe bananas.

I being born in a Jain family, my mom never brought potatoes to home. Every dish made out of potato in the world was innovated by substituting potatoes with raw banana in our home. I was always amazed to see how beautifully she tried to infuse that taste into her preparations. My mother over years has excelled this art and I am still to learn a lot from her. 

Most people don't like the taste and texture of unripe banana, but when prepared properly and combined with other foods it can be quite tasty. Unlike ripe banana the raw can be eaten only after they are processed, either boiled or fried.

There are several health benefits of unripe banana too unlike its counterpart; the ripe ones. We must not ignore them. Green bananas are high in fibre content thus helps in proper functioning of digestive tracts and bowels movements. So, consumption of adequate amount of fibre also means that you are less susceptible to diabetes. It contains resistant starch which is positive for health. Along with these unripe bananas are high in potassium and vitamin B6 content.

The sabji recipe that I shall be sharing today is a simple one with mild flavours and anyone can try this. It can be served with Roti, Paratha or Puris.

Kacche Kele ki Sabji (Raw banana Sabji)

Serves -2

Preparation time 5-7 mins                                    

Cooking Time 12-15 mins

Ingredients

Raw Banana                2 pieces

Tomato                       1 medium sized

Curry leaves                5-6 leaves

Green chilly                1 piece

Green coriander          For garnishing

Salt                             To taste

Jeera / Cumin              1/4th tspn 

Garam Masala              1/4th tspn

Sugar(Optional)            1/2th tspn

Amchur powder            1/4th tspn

Dry coriander powder   1tspn

Oil                               1 1/2 tbsp

Method

• Peel the bananas and cut them into small dices. 
• Chop tomatoes into dices and give a slit into the chilly.
• Now take a kadai/pan and heat the oil. (Sunflower or groundnut oil tastes good).
• As the oil is hot throw in the jeera/cumin. When it splutters add the chopped banana, curry leaves and chilly and keep the flame medium.
• Mix them properly in the oil and stir fry them till bananas turn light golden brown in colour.
• Now add chopped tomatoes, salt, garam masala and let it cook. Do not cover the pan. Keep stirring in regular intervals. (You can add more garam masala if you like it spicy. I have kept it mild.)
• When the tomatoes turn soft add the sugar, amchur powder and coriander powder. Mix well and switch off the flame. (If you are not adding sugar then reduce the amount of amchur powder or you can even squeeze some lemon and omit it completely.
• Take the sabji to the serving bowl and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Try this recipe and share your experience in the comment section below. 

Stay Happy and Stay Healthy!