Name: Raw Plantain and Banana Stem Upkari recipe by Vanitha Bhat at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup peeled and chopped raw bananas or plantains; ½ cup finely chopped banana stem; ½ tsp mustard seeds; ¼ tsp hing/asafetida powder; ¼ to ½ tsp turmeric powder; 3 to 4 dry red chilies roughly cut up; Few curry leaves; 2 tbsp coconut oil

ABOUT Raw Plantain and Banana Stem Upkari RECIPE

Quick, easy and healthy vegan stir fry with raw green bananas or plantains with amazing healthy banana stem using simple south Indian flavors!

Ingredients Serving: 3

1 cup peeled and chopped raw bananas or plantains
½ cup finely chopped banana stem
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp hing/asafetida powder
¼ to ½ tsp turmeric powder
3 to 4 dry red chilies roughly cut up
Few curry leaves
2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Wash, peel and chop raw banana or plantain into small cubes and keep aside in a bowl of water (to prevent quick browning).
Wash, remove the tough outer two to three layers of the banana stem and finely chop the inner tender portion into small cubes; place in water to prevent browning and discoloration.
Heat coconut oil in a deep saucepan or kadai and once hot, add mustard seeds. As soon as the mustard crackles and pops, add hing, dry red chilis, curry leaves and turmeric powder.
Give it a good stir and sauté for a few seconds. Immediately, add drained raw chopped bananas and banana stem pieces.
Add salt to taste, mix well and cook on medium high heat, covered for about 5 to 7 minutes or until soft and cooked. If needed, sprinkle some water in between, if it gets too dry. Do not overcook the vegetables; they will turn mushy!
Serve hot as a side dish with rice and dal. For additional tropical flavor, garnish with freshly grated coconut before serving. Enjoy!!

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