Balekai Palya



Semi dry curry using raw banana – Balekai Palya. A good accompaniment for Rasam Rice, Curd Rice and Chapatis.
Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 minutes
Serves	3-4
Ingredients	Raw Banana Tomato Garlic Pods Green Chillies Curry Leaves	2 Big 1 Medium 2 3-4 A Spring
Seasoning	Mustard Urad Dal Oil Asafetida	1 Tsp. 1 Tsp. As Reqd. A Pinch
Method 1.     Chop the tomatoes and pressure cook the raw bananas with its skin in a cooker for 3-4 whistles.   2.     Crush green chillies, garlic and a little salt together.  3.     Once the bananas are pressure cooked, let them cool down a bit. Now peel off the skin and cut them into small pieces.   4.     Heat oil in a pan and make the seasoning. To this add the crushed green chilli and garlic mixture and sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.    Add chopped tomatoes and sauté again for 4-5 minutes.   5.     Add the banana pieces and some turmeric powder, salt and some jaggery (if you wish to).   6.     Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.