Raw Banana (Kaccha Kela)
じゃがいもを凌ぐポテンシャル！甘くない緑のバナナは究極のスパイス野菜
Description
Green hard bananas before ripening (plantains). Completely lacks fruit-like sweetness, possessing fluffy potato-like texture, highly active as curry or fried ingredients.
Classification: For Families,Vegetable,Fluffy Texture,Diet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Raw Banana(Unripe green banana)
Instructions
- Peel thick skin of green plantain with a knife, soak in water to remove astringency.
- Dice, steam-fry briefly in oil tempered with mustard seeds/turmeric/curry leaves into a spicy South Indian side (Poriyal).
- Slice thin, coat in chickpea flour (Besan) spice batter, deep-fry as 'Banana Bajji (fritters)' for snacks.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Potatoes (as a sub for fluffiness and good compatibility with curry)
Pairing
Poriyal (South Indian veg stir-fry), Bajji (Indian fritters)
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Kaccha' means raw/unripe, 'Kela' means banana. A 'potato-like position' veg more popular than potatoes in South Indian set meals (Meals). Frying unsweetened bananas with spices is a fresh culture shock for Japanese.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Bite into spicy banana fritters (Bajji) fried crispy outside and fluffy inside as an evening junk snack with hot Chai!
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