Banana Stem Do Pyaza

Name: Banana Stem Do Pyaza
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Banana stem, 5-6" long; 3 tbsp. mustard oil; 1 potato, cubed; 2 bay leaves; 1 " cinnamon stick; 2-3 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1 mace; 1 onion, chopped; 1 onion, sliced; 1 onion, cubed; 1 " "ginger, sliced; 4-5 garlic cloves; 2 green chilies; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tsp. ghee; 1-2 tbsp. cashew paste; 2 tbsp. yoghurt; to taste salt; 1 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tbsp. red chilli powder; 1 tsp. coriander powder; 1 tsp. cumin powder; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. fried onions

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#dalcurry - Banana stem has a number of essential nutrients, health benefits, is good for weight loss and helps in lowering high blood pressure. Besides, it also contains fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. This wonder stem can be turned into many delicious recipes.

One of them happens to be Do Pyaza style. You will simply love this thick gravy which can be enjoyed with plain steamed rice, pulao, naan, tandoori roti or just plain chapati.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

One of them happens to be Do Pyaza style. You will simply love this thick gravy which can be enjoyed with plain steamed rice, pulao, naan, tandoori roti or just plain chapati.

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Ingredients

1Banana stem, 5-6" long
3 tbsp.mustard oil
1potato, cubed
2bay leaves
1 " cinnamon stick
2-3green cardamoms
4-5cloves
1mace
1onion, chopped
1onion, sliced
1onion, cubed
1 " "ginger, sliced
4-5garlic cloves
2green chilies
1 tsp.garam masala powder
1tomato, chopped
1 tsp.ghee
1-2 tbsp.cashew paste
2 tbsp.yoghurt
to tastesalt
1 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tbsp.red chilli powder
1 tsp.coriander powder
1 tsp.cumin powder
1 tsp.sugar
2 tbsp.fried onions

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Steps

1

Remove the outer covering of the banana stem and cut into cubes, simultaneously removing the fibrous threads. Pressure cook with sufficient water, salt and 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder for 5-6 whistles.
2

Heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes till light brown in colour. Drain and keep aside. Grind 1 sliced onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies into a paste. Keep aside.
3

Temper the same oil with bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and mace. Add the chopped onion and fry till light brown.
4

Now add the ground onion paste and saute till the oil separates.
5

Add all the dry spices (except garam masala) along with a sprinkle of
some water and continue to fry on a medium flame till the oil separates.
6

Then add the boiled and drained banana stem, tomatoes, fried potatoes, the onion cubes and 3/4 cup water. Cover and
simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7

Add the cashew paste. Mix well and add 1 cup water. Simmer further for 2 minutes.
8

When done, add the garam masala powder, ghee and the fried onions.
9

Serve with plain steamed rice, pulao, naan, tandoori roti, poori or just
plain chapati.