Name: Arati Davva Kura (Banana Stem Curry - Andhra / Telangana Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 6"-7" long Banana Stem, sliced thinly; 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 dry red chili, broken into half; 2 fresh red / green chilies, slit; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 tbsp. chana dal; 1 tsp. urad dal; 1/ tsp. asafoetida; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. garlic, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, chopped; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut; 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Arati Davva Kura (Banana Stem Curry - Andhra / Telangana Style) RECIPE

Banana Stem is an amazing vegetable which has a lot of nutrients present in it. It has a lot of health benefits, is good for weight loss and in lowering high blood pressure. The stem can be turned out into various delicious recipes. Each region has its own version. It is generally popular in the Eastern and Southern region. So today I bring to you 'Arati Davva Kura' meaning 'Banana Stem Curry', cooked in the Andhra / Telangana style. It takes a little bit of effort in cleaning and chopping this veggie. The core part only is used and the fibres need to be discarded. This is a very simple dish and an easy one. It has all the South Indian tempering along with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves to finish of. Enjoy this delicacy either with rice or chapattis.

Ingredients Serving: 3

6"-7" long Banana Stem, sliced thinly
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 dry red chili, broken into half
2 fresh red / green chilies, slit
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbsp. chana dal
1 tsp. urad dal
1/ tsp. asafoetida
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1 tsp. ginger, chopped
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Temper the oil with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chili, fresh red chili, curry leaves, chana dal and urad dal. Saute for a while.
Add the onions, ginger and garlic. Saute till light brown.
Add the fresh grated coconut and mix well.
Add the Banana stem, salt and turmeric powder. Cook till done.
When done, add the coriander leaves and mix well.
Serve as a side dish with either rice or chapatis.

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