Raw Banana Fry | Aratikaya Vepudu

Raw banana fry recipe | Aratikaya vepudu is a perfect and spicy side dish for rice, made with raw plantains and other spices. It is a popular south Indian stir-fry recipe. This recipe is easy and simple to prepare with less than 15 minutes and it is a good source of protein and vitamins.

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Cuisine: Indian Course: Main Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Total Time: 25 min .

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Nutritional Info: Serving Size: 100g

Calories: 89 Carbs: 23g. Fat: 0g. Protein: 1g

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Ingredients:

• 3 Raw Bananas

• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds

• 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

• 1/2 Teaspoon Peppercorns

• Few Garlic Cloves

• 1 Tablespoon Oil

• 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera

• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds

• 1 Teaspoon Urad Dal

• 2 Green Chilies

• Few Curry Leaves

• 3/4 Teaspoon Salt

• 1 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder

• Coriander leaves

Method:

1. peel the skin from the banana and cut them into slices. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the water and add the sliced bananas in the water. Wash them nicely in saltwater and keep it aside.

2. Dry roast 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns.

3. Add dry roasted spices to the mortar and add few garlic cloves. Crush them coarsely.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon jeera, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon urad dal, 2 green chilies, few curry leaves.

5. Now add sliced raw banana, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes.

6. Add 1 teaspoon red chili powder and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.

7. Add 3 teaspoons of coarsely ground spice powder. Mix well and sauté for 1 minute.

8. Add chopped coriander leaves and turn off the stove.

Watch the Video for Procedure: