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Kacche Kele Ki Sabji | Raw Banana Curry | Plantain Recipes

Jyoti Behrani
Kache Kele Ki Sabji is a simple and delicious Indian dish made with raw bananas or plantains. This vegan Plantain Curry with North Indian flare is a spicy, flavorful, delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 4
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 raw bananas or plantains peeled and sliced into half-inch rounds
  • 2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1-2 green chili adjust to taste
  • ½ inch ginger
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon amchur powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ -1 cup water, as needed
  • 3-4 tablespoon oil for cooking

For Garnish:

  • Handful of freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Prep for Kacche Kele Ki Sabji

  • Peel, slice or chop plantain into equal size rounds or cubes, about ½ inch. Transfer the cut bananas to a bowl. Sprinkle some salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder (optional). Set aside.
  • Chop or slice onions, and mince garlic. Make a tomato, green chili, and ginger puree and set it aside.

Stovetop Kacche Kele Ki Sabji

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the plantains and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove the plantains in a dish and set it aside.
  • In the same oil, add cumin seeds. Once the seeds begin to splutter, add onions and sauté until they turn light brown. Next, add minced garlic (optional) and cook for a minute. Now add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, amchur powder, and salt to taste. Cook the onion-tomato masala till the oil separates.
  • Finally, add raw bananas, and water and mix everything well. Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the raw bananas are tender and cooked.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust the consistency of the curry, if required add some more water.
    Note: This curry is semi-dry. Adjust the consistency of the curry by adding more or less water as per taste.
  • Once the raw bananas are cooked, turn off the flame, Sprinkle some garam masala, and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with roti or rice. Enjoy your delicious kache kele ki sabji!

Instant Pot Raw Banana Curry

  • Turn ON saute (more). When it displays "HOT", add plantains and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove the plantains in a dish and set it aside.
  • In the same oil, add cumin seeds. Once the seeds begin to splutter, add onions and sauté until they turn light brown. Next, add minced garlic (optional) and cook for a minute. Now add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, amchur powder, and salt to taste. Cook the onion-tomato masala till the oil separates.
  • Finally, add raw bananas, and water and mix everything well. Close the lid, and vent to sealing. Pressure cook (high) for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release.
    Note: This curry is semi-dry. Adjust the consistency of the curry by adding more or less water as per taste.
  • After 10 minutes open the lid, sprinkle some garam masala, and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with roti or rice. Enjoy your delicious Raw Banana Curry!

Notes

For the stovetop pressure cooker, follow the same instructions as Instant Pot. After the first whistle reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant Pot.
Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips for delicious Kacche Kele Ki Sabji
  2. Serving Suggestions
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kacche Kele Ki Sabji | Raw Banana Curry | Plantain Recipes
Amount per Serving
Calories
253
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
57
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
719
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
1680
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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