How long does Raw Banana Poriyal take?

28 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 16 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Raw Banana Poriyal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Raw Banana Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Raw Banana Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Raw Banana Poriyal?

400 grams Raw Banana, 3 grams Urad Dal (split), 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Asafoetida, 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Raw Banana Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Raw Banana Poriyal?

About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Raw Banana Poriyal

Name: Raw Banana Poriyal
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 400 grams Raw Banana, Cubes; 120 ml Water, For Cooking; 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 3 grams Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves; 1 grams Asafoetida; 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 grams Black Pepper Powder

28 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 12 min · Cook 16 min

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Also known as vazhakkai poriyal, valakkai poriyal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Raw banana poriyal made with urad dal, coconut, curry leaves and green chilli with a mustard tempering. Mild Tamil Nadu dish for 4, about 30 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam, Lunchbox

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Raw Banana, Cubes400 grams
Water, For Cooking120 ml
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)3 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Asafoetida1 grams
Turmeric Powder1.5 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Black Pepper Powder2 grams

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	170kcal	680kcal
Protein	1.7g	6.8g
Carbohydrate	24g	94g
Fat	8.4g	34g
Fibre	3.1g	12g
Sugar	3.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for raw banana

Method

1
Get ready by washing the raw bananas. Peel them, remove both ends and cut into small even cubes. Pat the curry leaves dry well.
Raw Banana
2
Add the raw banana cubes and water to a small pan. Cover and cook on medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, until a piece is tender when pierced but still holds its shape and the water is nearly dry. Drain any water left in the pan and keep the banana aside.
Water
3
Heat gingelly oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 2 minutes until the dal is golden and crisp, not dark brown.
Gingelly OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesAsafoetida
4
Add the cooked banana, turmeric, salt and black pepper powder. Stir gently for 3 to 4 minutes on medium flame until the banana is evenly coated and lightly crisp outside, with no hard or chalky centre. Serve hot.
Turmeric PowderSaltBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Raw Banana Poriyal take?: 28 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 16 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Raw Banana Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Raw Banana Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Raw Banana Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Raw Banana Poriyal?: 400 grams Raw Banana, 3 grams Urad Dal (split), 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 2 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Asafoetida, 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Raw Banana Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Raw Banana Poriyal?: About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.