Raw Banana/Vazhakka Thoran

 

 

        Here is a recipe for a simple yet delicious raw banana thoran. Raw bananas are not the same as raw plantains and tastes different. You must have come across these by the name of banana saba  in the Indian stores. You will love this thoran.

 

 

 

Ingredients

 

1. Raw banana/ Banana Saba - 3 - 4 or around 2 lb
2. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
3. Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
4. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
5. Green chilli - 1
6. Garlic - 2 cloves
7. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
8. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
9. Dry red chillies - 2
10. Brown rice - 1/2 tsp
11. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
12. Salt - To taste

Method

 

1.  Peel the raw bananas and chop them to small cubes.

2.  Heat oil in a pan.  Splutter the mustard seeds and add the dry red chillies, brown rice and brown them. 

3.  Stir in the chopped raw banana pieces, turmeric powder, chilli powder, curry leaves and salt.  Cover and cook till tender at low heat.

4.  Crush the grated coconut with cumin seeds, garlic and green chilli.  Add it to the cooked raw banana.  Mix well and cook for a few more minutes. Switch off.