The Auspicious Banana Plant
Assamese people have a special bond with banana plant. Its considered auspicious and finds its place in weddings, religious ceremonies and during festivities.
Every part of this magical plant is used. The leaves become eco-friendly, biodegradable plates. Even bowls are made out of the pseudo stem. The pseudo stem is used to prepare organic soda ash (which I shall talk about at length in my upcoming blog posts) “Khar Khua Axomiya” is a commonly used phrase in my native land which means Assamese people love to prepare and eat a particular dish (khar) made of the banana pseudo stem. Banana blossom in black pepper is prepared for lactating mothers as both its major components increase milk production. It can be paired up with duck or mutton. But chicken is like my default. I prefer using bone in chicken, making it more flavorful.
Hope you all will try this recipe its just health, simple and easy to prepare
The Auspicious Banana Plant
Assamese people have a special bond with banana plant. Its considered auspicious and finds its place in weddings, religious ceremonies and during festivities.
Every part of this magical plant is used. The leaves become eco-friendly, biodegradable plates. Even bowls are made out of the pseudo stem. The pseudo stem is used to prepare organic soda ash (which I shall talk about at length in my upcoming blog posts) “Khar Khua Axomiya” is a commonly used phrase in my native land which means Assamese people love to prepare and eat a particular dish (khar) made of the banana pseudo stem. Banana blossom in black pepper is prepared for lactating mothers as both its major components increase milk production. It can be paired up with duck or mutton. But chicken is like my default. I prefer using bone in chicken, making it more flavorful.
Hope you all will try this recipe its just health, simple and easy to prepare
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- 1
Remove some of the outer leaves and (4-5) and flowers of the banana blossom till you reach a firm intact core.
- 2
Slice the blossom to get even round slices. Make it as thin as possible.
- 3
Soak in Salt Water overnight.
- 4
Soak the pepper corns overnight or in hot water for 4-5 hours till soft enough to make a paste.
- 5
Blend the peppercorns with the onion
- 6
Heat Oil in a deep bottom pan, add the cumin seeds. Then add garlic, Fry the garlic till fragrant, then add the pepper corn and onion paste
- 7
Add the powdered spices – cumin and turmeric
- 8
Fry till oil starts leaving the sides
- 9
Add in the chicken and cook for 4-5 mins.
- 10
Add the drained banana blossom and cover the pan
- 11
Add very little water if chicken starts sticking to the pan
- 12
Cook till the banana blossom is tender and cooked through
- 13
Add Salt and mix well and remove it from the flame
- 14
Serve with rice
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