Hi friends! Are you looking for a delicious and traditional recipe to celebrate Vishu or any special occasion? Look no further than ripe banana kalan! This creamy and flavorful dish is a traditional Kerala dish that is made with ripe bananas, coconut, and yogurt. With its creamy yogurt-coconut sauce and sweet, tangy bananas, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ripe Banana and Ripe Mango Kalan is one of my personal favouite curry among the different curries served for sadhaya. It's perfect for any festive occasion inclucding Vishu. In this blog post, I'll walk you through a step-by-step recipe for making ripe banana kalan that is sure to impress your friends and family. By following the recipe I am sharing, you can make the perfect ripe banana kalan that is bursting with flavor and aroma. So let's get started and make this Vishu one to remember with this mouth-watering dish!
Health Benifits of ripe banana kalan
Good source of fiber: Ripe bananas used in the curry are a great source of dietary fiber, which helps to regulate bowel movements and promote digestive health.
Provides essential vitamins and minerals: Ripe bananas are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and other essential vitamins and minerals that are important for overall health and well-being.
Boosts energy levels: Ripe bananas are a great source of natural sugars, which provide a quick burst of energy that can help you power through your day.
May improve heart health: The potassium content in ripe bananas may help to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve overall cardiovascular health.
Supports immune system: The use of yogurt in the curry provides probiotics that promote a healthy gut and support the immune system.
Overall, ripe banana kalan is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be a great addition to a healthy and balanced diet.
The Perfect Ripe Banana Kalan Recipe
Cusine: Kerala
Serves : serve 3 to 4 people as a side dish or accompaniment. If the banana kalan is served as a main dish, it may serve fewer people.
Section 1: Ingredients Required
2 ripe bananas but not over ripe (nearly 1 cup full when sliced)
1 cup fresh plain yogurt
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2-3 green chillies
1/4-1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 dried red chilies
A few curry leaves
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup water
3/4 tsp Salt or to taste
Section 2: Equipment Required
Mixer/blender
Section 3: Recipe Video
Watch the video before reading the instruction for better understanding
Section 4:Instructions
Peel the bananas and cut them into small pieces. Add them to a pan along with 1/2 cup of water, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook the bananas until they are soft and well cooked.
Add the coconut-cumin mixture to a blender and blend it well and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, saute this mixture for a few seconds until the mustard seeds start to pop, then add dried red chilies, and curry leaves.
Trnasfer red chilli and part of the tempered mixture in a bowl to add at the end.
In the rest of the tempered mixture add ground coconut and cumin seeds mixture along with a table spoon of water and saute till the cumin turns aromatic and water is all tried up. And allow this mixture to cool.
Now, beat the yogurt with salt, then add sauted coocnut-cumin mixute and mix it all well until everything is well combined.
Finally, add the yogurt-coconut mixture to the cooked bananas and mix well.
Cook this mixture with continious stirring on low heat for 2-3 minutes until it just comes to the boiling point. Immediately put of the flame and add the reserved tempering mixture.
Your ripe banana kalan is now ready to be served hot with rice.
Enjoy!
Section 5:Serving Instruction and Conclusion
Banana kalan is a traditional South Indian dish that is often served as a side dish or accompaniment to a main course. Here are a few serving suggestions for banana kalan:
Serve it as a side dish with steamed rice and any curry or vegetable dish of your choice.
Pair it with sambar or rasam and steamed rice for a complete South Indian meal.
Add it as a side dish to a thali (a traditional Indian platter) along with other dishes like dal, sabzi, and papad.
Enjoy it as a snack or light meal on its own, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served with a pappad, side of pickle or chutney.
No matter how you choose to serve it, banana kalan is a delicious and nutritious dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a unique and tasty dish to serve at a celebration, give ripe banana kalan a try - you won't be disappointed! Please share you comments and feedback.
Thank you. Stay healthy, stay happy!
Yummily,
Vinitha
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