Banana peel curry
A crafty way of using up banana peel, pairing it with warming, aromatic herbs and spices and serving on crisp ciabatta.
Ingredients
- Mustard seeds1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Banana2 ცალი
- Turmeric1 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Vegetable oil1 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Chilli½ ცალი
- Ginger2 cm
- cumin seeds1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Curry paste1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Black Pepper1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Lemon½ ცალი
- Ciabatta2 ცალი
Instructions
7 steps- 1
To make the coleslaw, mix all the ingredients together until well combined, then set aside.
- 2
To make the curry, peel the bananas and scrape the remaining flesh from the skins. Slice the skins into 5cm/2in long matchsticks and wash them inder the tap. Pat dry with kitchen paper and place in a bowl with half the turmeric. Cover with water and let them soak for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 6 hours to soften the skin.
- 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Once, hot add the chilli and onion and fry gently for 5 minutes until soft. Add the ginger, remaining turmeric, cumin and curry paste. Fry gently for further minute.
- 4
Drain the banana skins and add them to the pan. Fry for another minute then add 300ml/12fl oz of water.
- 5
Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and a squeeze of lemon juice if needed.
- 6
Meanwhile, toast the ciabatta.
- 7
Serve the curry on the toasted bread, topped with the coleslaw and coriander leaves.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 400 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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