Lau Patay Kacha Kolar Paturi (Raw Banana steam cooked in Bottle Gourd Leaves - Bong style)

Name: Lau Patay Kacha Kolar Paturi (Raw Banana steam cooked in Bottle Gourd Leaves - Bong style)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 raw bananas, peeled & chopped lengthwise; 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut; 1 tbsp. mustard seeds, soaked for 10-15 minutes; 1-2 green chilies, chopped; 2 tbsp. yoghurt; 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp. mustard oil; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; extra fresh green chilies; extra mustard oil; few bottle gourd leaves, washed & pat dried

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#WD - This is an age old recipe and I dedicate it to my late mom from whom I learnt it. It is basically Raw Banana steam cooked in Bottle Gourd Leaves. It is an extremely easy, simple and an unique recipe that is so yummy and goes well with hot steamed rice. You also get to eat the leaves as well. A drizzle of some extra mustard oil to the end product enhances the flavor of the dish.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

15-20 minutes

3-4 servings

2raw bananas, peeled & chopped lengthwise
1/2 cupfresh grated coconut
1 tbsp.mustard seeds, soaked for 10-15 minutes
1-2green chilies, chopped
2 tbsp.yoghurt
2-3 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp.mustard oil
1/4 tsp.turmeric powder
salt to taste
extra fresh green chilies
extra mustard oil
few bottle gourd leaves, washed & pat dried

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Steps

15-20 minutes

1

Blend together coconut, mustard seeds, green chilies and a pinch of salt in a mixer grinder into a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl.
2

Add turmeric powder, coriander leaves, mustard oil, yoghurt & salt to taste. Add the raw banana & marinate for 10-15 minutes.
3

Take 2-3 bottle gourd leaves (depending on their size). Place few raw banana slices along with the gravy in the center along with a chili on the top.
4

Gently fold it into a parcel & tie with a thread. Do the same with rest of the marination mix.
5

Arrange the parcels on a greased steamer. Steam on a medium heat for 15 minutes. When done, discard the string & open the parcels.
6

Serve them with hot steamed rice with a drizzle of some extra mustard oil if you wish.