Name: Jain Gawar Raw Banana Sabzi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 125 g Cluster Beans, gawar phali, ends trimmed and chopped; ½ Raw Banana, peeled and cubed (replaces potato); ½ Tomato, chopped; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin Seeds; ⅛ tsp Asafoetida, hing; ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Ground Coriander; ½ tsp Goda Masala, or Garam Masala; ¼ tsp Jaggery, gud, grated (optional); 1 tbsp Cooking Oil; ½ tsp Salt, to taste; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, chopped

35 mintotal

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Medium

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Method

Heat oil in a heavy pan or pressure cooker. Drop in the mustard seeds and let them vigorously crackle.
Stir in the cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
Introduce the chopped cluster beans (gawar) and the cubed raw banana. Sauté assertively for 2-3 minutes on medium heat to lightly blister the exteriors.
2–3 min
Add the chopped tomatoes alongside the turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and the specialized Goda masala.
Mix the components thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and break down slightly.
2 min
Season with salt, introduce the jaggery to balance the heat, and pour in water.
If utilizing a pan, cover tightly and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until both the beans and banana pieces are yielding and tender. If employing a pressure cooker, seal and cook for 2 whistles.
15 min
Once fully cooked, evaluate the consistency. If excessive liquid remains, simmer the dish uncovered until it reduces to an appealing, semi-dry state.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve.

How to tell it's done

Soft, yielding cluster beans and starchy, tender raw banana chunks enveloped in a robust, semi-dry Maharashtrian spice mix.

Getting it right

Tip

Raw banana is the standard Jain substitute for potato here, with a similar starchy texture that takes up bold spices well.

What to serve it with

Serve it with warm roti, or as a grounding side dish with traditional varan bhaat (dal rice).

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