Taste of Regional India with Best Banana Recipes

15 July 24

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Balekai Payasam

Who knew bananas could be used to make a delicious dessert item? Balekai Payasam is an authentic Karnataka recipe made with raw bananas, jaggery, and coconut milk.

Pazhampori

Kerela deserves credit for making unique and delicious banana recipes. Pazhampori or ‘Banana Fritters’ are one of them. They make a great tea-time snack and satisfy your taste buds.

Vendakkai-Vazhakkai Mor Kuzhambu

Can you imagine bananas and bhindi together in a cuisine? Well, this tangy and flavourful dish from Tamil Nadu will surely win your heart. It is best served with white steamed rice.

Thorer Ghonto

Thorer Ghonto is among the most celebrated dishes of Bengali cuisine and is prepared with banana stems. It offers a neutral taste with the fine balance of spicy and sweet.

Kelfulachi Bhaji

This delicious and healthy bhaji is an authentic Maharashtra dish. Made with banana flowers and field beans, it is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is best served with hot chapatis.

Bhatia Kadhi

Gujarati food is known for its sweet taste, and Bhatia kadhi is no exception. This sweet and sour kadhi is comfort food for all seasons. It is best served with rice, papad, and pickle.

Aratikaya Vepudu

Popularly known as ‘Raw Banana Fry’ in Andhra, this hot and spicy recipe is all you need to satisfy your taste buds. You don’t need many ingredients to make this flavourful banana dish.

Kelywacho Halwo

This traditional Goan dessert is made with a special variety of bananas called Nendra bananas. Kelywacho Halwo is super easy to prepare and is perfect for an after-meal dessert.

Kadali Manja Tarkari

Here comes another banana curry to win over your heart. This authentic cuisine belongs to Odisha and offers a burstful flavour of Indian spices.

Unniyappam

Have you ever tried a variety of sweet chips? If not, you have to try Unniyapam. This sweet snack from Kerela is made with bananas, rice, coconut and a few spices.

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