RAW BANANA PARATHA

PARATHA. FRIENDS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?

how about Raw banana paratha?

AS SOON AS YOU HEAR THE WORD PARATHA, YOU IMAGINE A STUFFED- CHAPATHI, FILLED WITH A GOOD HOT AND SPICY STUFF.

Let me tell you how many types of parathas you can make.

PARATHAS can be classified into 2 types:

1) First type is a non-stuffed paratha, in which you add the finely chopped vegetables directly into the flour, with all the spices needed, and knead the dough, which is then rolled into round chapatis and roasted on a pan with oil. Examples are METHI, RADISH, CABBAGE, BEETROOT, PALAK ETC.

2) Second one is a stuffed paratha, in which we have to knead the flour separately and then prepare the stuff for filling with vegetables and spices mashed together. Examples are POTATO, CAULIFLOWER, BOILED DAL, RAW- BANANA ETC.

I THINK I HAVE MADE A CLEAR CONCEPT ABOUT THE PARATHAS.

TODAY’S HERO OF THE DISH IS — RAW -BANANA.

Let me brief you about the Benefits and Nutrients present in this Vegetable.

Raw -bananas are rich in Vitamins like C and B6 and minerals like Calcium.
It is rich in Potassium also, so is very good for Blood pressure.
It is rich in fiber and so is good for people suffering from Constipation.
Fiber present in them ensures low Cholesterol levels and thus strokes and heart attacks are prevented.
It helps in Weight loss because it takes a long time to Digest and thus gives the feeling of Satiety and Fullness.
RAW -BANANAS ARE OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES, However, they also can be Stir-fried, Deep fried (Chips), can be used as curry(Sabji), boiled and mashed, (for Raita, Parathas), or cut and deep fried, dipped in a gram flour batter (Bajji), etc,

This is one of the vegetables available everywhere and in all seasons.

For making the Raw banana paratha, you need to boil, mash and add the spices to the stuff and make parathas as usual.

TODAY’S DISH IS RAW ANANA PARATHA, WHICH CAN BE ENJOYED ANYTIME, FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, OR DINNER.

Table of Contents

Let us have a look at the ingredients we need for RAW BANANA PARATHA

INGREDIENTS (for the stuff)

1. Raw-banana-1 medium size.

2. Green chilly-1 big

3. Fresh coriander leaves-handful

4. Carom (om) seeds-3/4 teaspoon

5. Ginger-1/2 inch piece

6. Garlic–2 small cloves

7. Oil-2 tablespoons

8. Water-1 small cup

9. Red chilly powder-1 teaspoon

10. Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon

11. Garam masala-1 teaspoon

12. Table salt-1 teaspoon

13. Amchur (dry mango powder) or chat powder (optional)-1 teaspoon

PREPARATIONS TO BE DONE for making raw banana paratha

Take a Raw-banana, wash, and peel.
Cut into small pieces and put in water, to avoid discoloration.

Slit the green chilly and cut it into small pieces.
Wash and chop the coriander leaves.
Crush the garlic, after peeling them.
Wash and grate the ginger piece.
Keep red chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt, Garam masala, and amchur or chat powder(optional) handy.

NOTE: RAW BANANAS NEED COOKING (BOILING IN WATER)

For softening the vegetable, take a small pressure, and put Raw banana pieces in it along with 1 small cup of water.

Cook giving 2-3 whistles time.

when it cools, strain water from it if any. put in a plate.

Now with a masher, mash the cooked bananas.

Now add all the dry spices and green chilies, ginger gratings, crushed garlic, and fresh coriander leaves.

Combine all of them to make a soft dough-like state.

DRY FLOUR, KNEADED WHEAT FLOUR AND THE STUFFING READY.

NOTE: ABOUT KNEADING THE DOUGH PLEASE SEE THE LINK AFTER THIS RECIPE (ALOO PARATHA).

ROLLING METHOD OF RAW BANANA PARATHA

Firstly, take a big lemon-sized ball of dough.
Divide into two parts.
Roll out 2 poori-sized round chapatis, using dry flour(wheat), one a little smaller than the other.

Make a medium lemon-sized ball of the stuff you just prepared.
Keep it on bigger poori.
Flatten it leaving 1 inch all over the circumference.

Now keep the smaller poori on it and press from all the free ends to seel it.

Put dry flour liberally, on both sides.

Roll it with light pressure, to an even and medium-thick paratha.

ROASTING THE RAW BANANA PARATHA

Heat a medium tawa on a medium flame.

Now put the rolled paratha on it.

Leave for at least 1 Minute or till you see that small air bubbles start bulging from the paratha.

Now flip to the other side of Paratha.

Leave for a minute and again flip.

Smear oil on this side with a brush.

Do the same on the other side also.