Aratikaya Vepudu / Raw Banana Fry / Plantain Stir Fry

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

Prep time:5 mins   CookTime:15 mins    Cuisine:Indian

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The raw banana / plantain has fewer options to turn into a curry. And this recipe is one of those and THE most simple procedure to make in a few minutes.

If you have sudden guests and have few raw bananas or plantain, you can try this quick curry. It is called ‘Aratikaya’ in ‘TELUGU’ which is a South-Indian language.

I am quite happy, that whenever I try making this fry, I do get the crispy texture without sticking to the pan, same as Amma (Mother) used to make. 

Just try this simple recipe of mine to appeal your family and guests. 🙂

Table of Contents:

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1. Possible Alterations for the recipe, ‘Aratikaya Vepudu / Plantain Roast / Kacche Kele Sabzi’:
2. How to serve, ‘Raw Banana Fry / Aratikaya Fry’:
3. Other recipes from my blog:
4. Short Video from my own You Tube Channel:
5. Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Aratikaya Vepudu / Plaintain / Raw Banana Fry (Stove Top, Air Fryer)’:
6. Prep Work (common for both methods):
7. Stove Top Method Aratikaya Vepudu / Plantain Fry:
8. Air Fryer Method Aratikaya Fry / Plantain Fry:
9. Tips:
10. Result:
11. Ingredients, Accessories on ‘AMAZON’ to ‘SHOP’:
12. Recipe Card & Print:

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Possible Alterations for the recipe, ‘Aratikaya Vepudu / Plantain Roast / Kacche Kele Sabzi’:

Shape & size to cut into: You can cut the raw banana pieces into slightly bigger size. Or else, you can slice them into rounds just like crisps.

Spices to add: Amchur powder is the best option to add. It gives that slight tangy taste to the dish.

How to serve, ‘Raw Banana Fry / Aratikaya Fry’:

In South Indian meals, this Raw Banana fry is served as a side dish / accompaniment along with hot rasam and steamed rice. Pic above shows the same, where the recipe link for the rasam is>>> Instant Soup / Instant Chaaru (No Powder)

Other rasam recipe from my blog is>> Pineapple Rasam / Pineapple Soup

The next picture shows how this fry is being served in a South Indian meal platter>> Bhojanam / Thali / Platter # 11

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Before starting to cook, don’t forget to see the Tips mentioned at the end.

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Ingredients:

• Raw Bananas / plantain – 4 (small size)
• Salt – 1 and ½ tea spoons
• Red Chilli Powder – 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
• Cooking Oil – 4 tablespoons (for stove top method)
•       ”            ”    – 2 teaspoons (for air fryer method)

Special Ingredients:

• Red Chilly Powder

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Aratikaya Vepudu / Plaintain / Raw Banana Fry (Stove Top, Air Fryer)’:

Prep Work (common for both methods):

Wash the raw bananas and cut into halves and peel the skin.

Cut them into pieces just as the size shown.

Take the pieces into a small bowl of water, so that they don’t turn black.

Stove Top Method Aratikaya Vepudu / Plantain Fry:

Put a non-stick pan on stove top under medium flame. Add oil (3 tablespoons), let it heat.

Then add all the raw banana pieces. Mix everything such that the oil is coated to every piece.

Keep stirring for every 2-3 minutes. Later, after 5-6 minutes add the salt and ½ tablespoon of oil.

Mix up everything.

After couple of minutes, the pieces will soften because of salt we added.

Check the softness of the fry, take a piece, press it against two fingers. It should mash up easily.

At this stage add the red chilly powder and remaining oil.

Give everything a mix. switch the flame off after 2 mins. Transfer into a serving dish. Done!

Air Fryer Method Aratikaya Fry / Plantain Fry:

Place the raw banana pieces onto the air fryer mesh. Spread them throughout.

Close the lid, Set mode to AIR FRY, time to 10 mins, temperature to 200C / 390F.

After 5 mins, open the air fryer, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil.

Mix up everything. Close the air fryer again.

The air fryer beeps after 10 mins time is done.

Now, add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil. Mix everything well.

Close the air fryer, set mode to Air fryer, time to 2 mins, temperature to 200C / 390F.

Check the crispiness of the pieces. Fry for few more times if needed.

Later transfer into a serving bowl. Done!

Tips:

• Cut the pieces such that they are neither very thick nor very thin. (follow the pic for reference)
• Cutting the vegetable is most important for the curry not to be sticky at the end.
• Keep mixing the pieces frequently so that it doesn’t stick to the pan.
• Do not add salt at the beginning.
• You can adjust the salt and red chilly powder as per your taste.
• For stove top method, Do not cover the pan with lid. Lid is not necessary in this recipe. 

Result:

• This, Aratikaya vepudu / raw banana fry, is a bit crispy but not sticky.
• If cooked by following all the instructions specified above, the curry should be as perfect as shown in the pic below.
• This curry / fry is best to be served with white rice, brown rice, quinoa, millets, couscous.

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