Banana Curry

Today, I’m bringing something truly authentic and Mauritian to Foodwini, a traditional Banana Curry that’s made with green unripe bananas. Truly delicious, this is usually served as one of the 7 cari (7 curries) that you will find in hindu weddings or pujas. Nowadays, you can also find many snacks and food delivery businesses selling 7 cari, especially on Fridays. 

For the best Banana Curry, always use green bananas. The unripe plantain bananas are the tastiest  for a curry as they’re not sweet at all.

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 green bananas (plantain ones are the best for cooking)
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 small chillies (optional)
• A handful of fresh curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons vindaye mix spices
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander leaves 
• Salt

PREPARATION:

1. Place the bananas in a large saucepan, cover with water and add some salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Once the bananas are cooked, remove them from the saucepan and leave them to cool.
3. Once they are cool, you can grate them 
4. In a large pan, add the oil and sauteed the onions for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, curry leaves and chillies. Once cooked, add the turmeric, vindaye spices and cumin. Stir well. 
5. Add the bananas and mix carefully. Season with salt. 
6. Once done, garnish with coriander leaves.