Halwai August 20, 2023

Ingredients:

• 2 -firm ripe Bananas
• 1- stalk Curry leaves
• 1 tsp – fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/2 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Dhania (coriander seed) powder
• 3-4 piches – Turmeric powder
• 2 pinches – Asafoetida
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp – Sugar
• 1/4 tsp – each cumin & Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp – oil
• 1/2 cup – water

Method:

  1. Mix all dry masalas (except asafoetida), and salt in ¼ cup water.
  2. Keep aside. Heat oil in a heavy pan.
  3. Add seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, allow to splutter.
  4. Add masala paste, stir till oil separates.
  5. Add remaining water, bring to a boil.
  6. Slice bananas into round slices, add to masala.
  7. Add sugar, simmer till all sugar melts.
  8. Check taste and make adjustments.
  9. Place in a serving dish, garnish with coriander.
  10. Serve hot with phulkas or naan.

Recipe courtesy of Sify Bawarchi