Recipe for Kamala: Raw Banana Poriyal

Sharjah-based Bethica Das has more special South Indian recipes dedicated to US Vice President Kamala Harris. She's cooking up a storm.

Her latest is for a popular side dish from Tamil Nadu.

"It is a simple preparation with lots of fresh grated coconut added at the end," she says. "This delicacy is traditionally relished as a side dish with curd rice, sambar rice or rasam rice. It can also be served with any kind of Indian bread."

"It is a quick recipe, both healthy and nutritious, with a minimum of oil and spices," she adds.

Raw Banana Poriyal

Ingredients

• 2-3 raw green bananas, peeled and chopped
• 1-2 red chillies split in half
• 1 tsp rai or mustard seeds
• 1 spring curry leaves
• 1-2 green chillies, split in half, optional
• 1 tsp urad dal or split white gram
• 2-3 tbsp grated fresh coconut
• 1 tbsp dhania/coriander leaves, for garnish
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a kadhai or wok and add the mustard seeds and red chillies.
  After the seeds stop spluttering, add the urad dal, curry leaves and green chillies, if using.
  Saute for a few seconds.
• Add the chopped banana and salt.
  Stir and cook with the lid on over low heat.
  Sprinkle some water at intervals.
• The banana pieces as they cook will become soft, but still have a bite to them. When done, add the grated coconut.
• Give it a toss and turn off the heat.
  Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve as a side dish with rice or chapatis.

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