Aratikaya vepudu (raw banana fry)
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Cubes of raw banana cooked with mustard, curry leaves and red chilli until golden at the edges.
Region: Andhra Pradesh, especially the Godavari districtsOccasion: Everyday and festive mealsTime: 30 minServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 raw bananas
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 2 dried red chillies
- A sprig of curry leaves
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Method
- Peel the bananas and cut into small cubes. Keep in water with a pinch of turmeric so they do not darken.
- Boil the cubes in salted water for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Drain.
- Heat oil and add mustard, urad dal, chana dal, red chillies and curry leaves.
- Add the banana and turmeric and fry on medium heat, stirring gently, until the edges turn golden.
- Add chilli powder, cumin powder and salt, toss well and serve with rice.
History
Banana plantations are widespread in the Godavari delta, and both the fruit and raw banana are everyday foods there.
Significance
Raw banana fry is served at weddings and in festive meals, including those without onion and garlic.