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    Home » Curry Recipes

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: July 28, 2010 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Sweet and Sour Plantain Curry

    Aratikaya Pulusu Bellam Koora ~ Sweet and Sour Banana Curry
    Ingredients :Raw Banana / Plantain : 1
    Tamarind : small gooseberry size
    Grated Jaggery : 1 to 2 tsp
    Turmeric Powder : ¼ tsp
    Mustard Seeds : 1 tsp
    Urad dal : 1 tsp
    Chana dal : 1 tsp
    Curry Leaves : 2 stems
    Red Chilli Powder : ½ to 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Oil : 1 tbsp

    Method :

    Soak the tamarind in hot water for 5 minutes, then squeeze the extract out of it and set aside. Wash, peel and cut the plantain into small pieces. Boil the plantain along with salt and turmeric powder till soft. Drain the excess water and keep aside. Heat one table spoon of oil in a vessel. Add mustard seeds,urad dal, chana dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves and tamarind extract. Fry the mixture till oil comes out. When the tamarind mixture becomes thick, add the jaggery and red chilli powder and fry for a few seconds. Now add the boiled plantain and very little salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. Switch of the flame and serve with hot steamed rice and dollop of ghee.

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    1. Nandini says

      July 28, 2010 at 3:04 pm

      Wow! The curry is flavorful and a taste bud tingling agent! Very nice!

      Reply
    2. Swathi says

      July 28, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Nice curry with plantain, sweet and sour makes is more delicious.

      Reply
    3. Chaitra says

      July 28, 2010 at 3:38 pm

      Variety ga vundhi Hari e kura....eppudu vinaledhu kani kanthi garu cheppinattu chala bavundhi

      Reply
    4. Priti says

      July 28, 2010 at 4:39 pm

      Looks and yum and nice twist to the usual one ...

      Reply
    5. Pari says

      July 28, 2010 at 5:01 pm

      Nice curry, perfect with rice.

      Reply
    6. Mythreyi Dilip says

      July 28, 2010 at 5:45 pm

      This is really different, not made plantain like this before. Bookmarking it dear:)

      Reply
    7. Madhavi says

      July 28, 2010 at 5:56 pm

      I never had plantain curry before but I love this recipe so will try soon. Yummy post!!!

      Reply
    8. kitchen queen says

      July 28, 2010 at 6:12 pm

      looks very delicious and inviting.

      Reply
    9. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

      July 28, 2010 at 7:33 pm

      Sounds simply delish.

      Reply
    10. Hamaree Rasoi says

      July 29, 2010 at 2:00 am

      The Curry looks yummy. It's preparation is simple as well. Would try it soon.

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

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