Raw Banana Cutlet | Vrat ka Khana
Raw Banana is Satvik
If one is allowed to eat these delectable Raw Banana Cutlet | Vrat ka Khana, I could fast every day. Vrat food is so exotic that we make it rarely and when you can eat to your heart’s content there is no fasting in it is there? But yes it is Satvik, pure, vegetarian and simple and a great way to detox the body from the Tamsik food that we eat. Some people do not eat a raw banana during Vrat so please make sure if you are allowed to have this Raw Banana Cutlet | Vrat ka Khana
Raw Banana Dishes
Living in South India, raw banana is something that is ubiquitous. We are used to eating off banana leaves which are used for every auspicious occasion. Raw banana curry is a regular in my menu. Boiled and tempered Raw banana curry is tasty when eaten with steamed rice in the south while I have heard of Kele ke kofte up north. Banana chips are in great demand and a sought after snack from down South and so is Banana Bhujia.
Benefits of Raw Banana Cutlet
Raw banana has sturdy starch, which the small intestine does not absorb. Owing to this ability, banana can actually keep type-2 diabetes at bay. The high fibre content helps in losing weight and it keeps you fuller for a longer time. Raw bananas are full of potassium which helps the better functioning of nerves. The good bacteria or pro-biotic quality of raw banana helps keep your gut healthy. Being rich In Vitamins and nutrients it helps regulate blood sugar escalates haemoglobin levels.
How I made Raw Banana Cutlet | Vrat ka Khana
Honestly, I have never made Raw Banana cutlets before and I attempted them with trepidation. But I guess experience with cooking worked for me and they turned out absolutely marvellous. I was adventurous enough to try out different shapes with my cookie cutter. I thought I would have to add Kuttu ka atta as a binder but I didn’t need too. Shall I tell you my secret for that? Well, I cut the bananas into pieces and didn’t over boil them. I grated the pieces after boiling and peeling and the texture was nice and firm. It was not mushy or sticky and I could easily get them into a fancy heart, star and flower shaped.
Today is Day 2 of Navratri Vrat Recipes. If you are fasting then check out my Vrat recipes Sabudana vada Kala chana puri sooji halwa, Makhana, Sweet potato, Sabudana khichdi, Banana lassi, Kuttu ki roti, Baby potato fry, Lauki ki kheer.
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| 4 persons | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 20 minutes |
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Raw banana cutlets, seasoned with ginger, coriander, green chilli and black cardamom.Mashed and fried are Golden brown tasty dumplings.
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- 250 gms Raw bananas
- 1 Black cardamom Badi elaichi
- 2 tsp White rock salt sendha namak
- 2 tsp Coriander seeds powdered
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Green chilli chopped
- Little fresh Coriander chopped
- Oil for deep frying or pan fry
- For dusting Kuttu ka atta optional
- Cut the bananas into 2-inch size pieces. Boil the bananas in just enough water to cover the bananas.
- Add ginger and 1 black cardamom to the boiling bananas. Once the bananas are cooked but at bite like consistency, remove from fire. It will take 10 to 15 minutes in an open pan.
- Once cool peel the banana chunks and grate.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix nicely to get a firm dough like consistency.
- Shape into any shape of your choice, round, cylindrical or take cookie cutters and make fancy shapes like hearts, stars or flowers.
- Because of grating my mixture was perfect, not mushy or soggy and could be moulded easily. But if your mixture acts up on you then add Kuttu ka atta to bind and dust the cutlets.
- Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the cutlets till golden and drain on a paper towel. You can even pan fry the cutlets.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Serve the Raw Banana cutlets with mint chutney. Enjoy
Cut the banana into 2-3 inch pieces
Use just enough water that covers the banana and dries up.
Boil banana till it has a little bite in it.
Do not over boil.
Grate the banana after peeling instead of mashing. It is easier to bind. 
