Banana blossom curry
A tin of jackfruit or artichoke hearts can be used instead of banana blossom in this comforting vegan curry. Serve with rice or roti. Banana blossom, also known as a banana heart, grows at the end of a banana cluster. It is fleshy with purple skin in the shape of a tear. It is popular in south-east Asian and Indian cooking.
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil3 სუფრის-კოვზი
- cumin seeds1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Mustard seeds1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Chilli1 ცალი
- Garlic3 კბილი
- Garam masala1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Turmeric½ ჩაის-კოვზი
- Tomato purée2 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Sugar½ ჩაის-კოვზი
- Sea salt½ ჩაის-კოვზი
- Coconut milk200 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Heat half of the oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over a low heat and add the cumin and mustard seeds. As soon as the mustard seeds start popping, add the onion and cook gently for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring regularly.
- 2
Add the remaining oil, chilli, ginger, garlic, garam masala and turmeric and cook for a few seconds more, stirring. Add the tomato purée, sugar and salt and cook for 20-30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- 3
Pour the coconut milk into the pan, add 150ml/5fl oz cold water and bring to a simmer. Add the banana blossom (jackfruit or artichoke hearts) and cook until hot. Season with a little extra salt if needed and stir in half the coriander.
- 4
Sprinkle with flaked almonds, if using, and top with the remaining coriander. Serve.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 350 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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