Dahi with Banana

Name: Dahi with Banana
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 cup yogurt (fresh, chilled, whisked until smooth); 2 pcs banana (ripe but firm, peeled and sliced into thin rounds); 1 tsp sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tbsp coriander leaves (fresh, finely chopped, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A quick, soothing Indian accompaniment where naturally sweet banana slices are folded into creamy, lightly spiced yogurt. The coolness of the dahi with the gentle sweetness of ripe banana and a hint of roasted cumin makes it a perfect palate cleanser alongside spicy curries or biryani.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 KATORI

136 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 cupyogurt · fresh, chilled, whisked until smooth2 pcsbanana · ripe but firm, peeled and sliced into thin rounds1 tspsugar1 pinchsalt1 tsproasted cumin powder1 pinchblack pepper · freshly ground1 tbspcoriander leaves · fresh, finely chopped, for garnish

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

136

CALORIES · 1 KATORI

Protein7g · 21%

Carbs23g · 68%

Fat2g · 13%

Fiber2g

Sugar17g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol7mg

Sodium124mg

Potassium513mg

Phosphorus190mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Slice the bananas.
Peel the ripe but firm bananas and slice them into thin, even rounds. Keep aside.
mix · ~1 min
Whisk the yogurt until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, add the chilled yogurt. Whisk thoroughly for about a minute until it becomes smooth and creamy with no lumps.
mix · ~1 min
Fold in the banana and seasonings.
1.Add the sliced bananas to the whisked yogurt.
2.Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper.
3.Gently fold everything together until the bananas are well coated. Avoid overmixing to keep the banana slices intact.
TIPFold gently — ripe bananas are delicate and will turn mushy if stirred too vigorously.
garnish
Garnish with coriander and serve immediately.
Transfer to a serving katori. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves and an extra pinch of roasted cumin powder on top. Serve chilled.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape when folded into the yogurt.
2
Chill the yogurt well before whisking for a thicker, creamier texture.
3
Fold the banana slices gently using a spatula to avoid breaking them into mush.
4
Roast cumin seeds yourself until fragrant, then grind for the freshest flavor.
5
Serve immediately after garnishing to prevent the bananas from releasing water into the dahi.
6
For a deeper savory note, add a pinch of chaat masala along with the cumin.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Replace dairy yogurt with coconut or cashew yogurt to make a dairy-free, plant-based version that still feels creamy and pairs beautifully with banana and cumin.

low sugar

Low-sugar

Omit the sugar entirely if your bananas are very ripe and sweet, for a naturally sweetened, lower-sugar option suitable for mindful eating.

spiced up

Spiced-up

Add a pinch of red chili powder or finely chopped green chili for a gentle heat that balances the cool yogurt and sweet banana — ideal for those who enjoy a sweet-spicy contrast.

nutty crunch

Nutty crunch

Top with a tablespoon of crushed roasted peanuts or chopped almonds before serving for additional texture and a nutty flavor that complements the cumin.

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