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A simple and delicious South Indian stir-fry made with raw bananas, aromatic spices, and fresh coconut. This traditional Karnataka dish is a perfect side for rice and sambar, ready in under 30 minutes.
For 4 servings
Prepare and Cook the Bananas
Prepare the Tempering (Oggarane)
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A simple and delicious South Indian stir-fry made with raw bananas, aromatic spices, and fresh coconut. This traditional Karnataka dish is a perfect side for rice and sambar, ready in under 30 minutes.
This south_indian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 204.29 calories per serving with 2.35g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Combine and Finish the Palya
Garnish and Serve
For added flavor and texture, sauté one finely chopped onion in the tempering after the dals turn golden, until it becomes translucent. Then proceed with the recipe.
Increase the number of green and red chilies, or add 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder along with the turmeric for extra heat.
For a classic Karnataka flavor, add 1-2 teaspoons of Vangibath powder along with the salt and mix gently.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of powdered jaggery along with the salt to introduce a subtle sweetness that balances the flavors beautifully.
Raw bananas are an excellent source of resistant starch, which acts like soluble fiber. It feeds the friendly bacteria in your gut, promoting digestive health and improving insulin sensitivity.
The high fiber content from bananas and lentils aids in digestion, prevents constipation, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight by promoting a feeling of fullness.
Bananas are well-known for their potassium content, which is crucial for maintaining heart health, regulating blood pressure, and ensuring proper muscle function.
The presence of turmeric (curcumin) and healthy fats from coconut oil can help reduce inflammation in the body and enhance the absorption of other nutrients.
A single serving of Banana Palya (approximately 1 cup or 160g) contains around 180-200 calories. The exact count can vary based on the size of the bananas and the amount of oil and coconut used.
Yes, Banana Palya is a very healthy dish. Raw bananas are a fantastic source of dietary fiber and resistant starch, which is beneficial for gut health. The dish uses minimal oil and is packed with nutrients from spices and fresh coconut.
No, this recipe specifically requires firm, green, raw bananas (also known as plantains). Ripe bananas are sweet and have a soft texture that will turn to mush and will not work for this savory dish.
The key is to immerse the chopped banana pieces in a bowl of water immediately after cutting them. Adding a pinch of turmeric powder to the water, as mentioned in the recipe, also helps prevent this oxidation.
Store leftover Banana Palya in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave before serving. The texture might soften slightly upon reheating.