8 classic green banana dishes to try for dinner

Green bananas are a staple food in tropical regions of the world and are used in varied ways, like steamed, fried, etc. They are good for gut bacteria and also control blood sugar levels, especially after meals. Rich in resistant starch, green bananas support gut health, help regulate blood sugar levels, and keep you fuller for longer. They are also a good source of dietary fibre, potassium, and vitamin B6, making them beneficial for digestion and heart health. Here are a few simple and easy dishes that one can make with green bananas for dinner.

This deep fried dish goes well with chai and also makes for an indulgent side dish best served with rice and dal. To make it, you need green bananas, gram flour, semolina, turmeric powder, salt, black pepper, and red chilli powder. Make a batter of pouring consistency, deep fry the pakodas and serve hot with mint and coriander chutney.

This is a classic main course curry and is made with green banana cooked in mustard oil, along with cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, onion, poppy seeds paste, and spices.

To make this, peel and slice raw bananas, heat 2 tbsp ghee in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, black pepper powder, and green chilli, and let them splutter. Add the banana slices, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and cook on a low flame until the slices turn crisp. Serve hot with main course for added flavours.

To make this snack or side dish, deep fry green banana slices in oil for 7-10 minutes and as they turn crisp, transfer them to a kitchen towel. Now, add salt, pepper, chaat masala, and red chilli powder. Mix well and serve hot.

To make this, blend green bananas along with coconut milk and salt. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the mixture, keep stirring, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp nuts, and 1/2 tsp brown sugar. Cook for a minute, then serve.

This makes for a side dish and is made with boiled green bananas, onions, salt to taste, pepper, lemon juice, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, and green chilli. It is best served with rice and dal.

This classic dish is made with green bananas, bread crumbs, rice flour, onion, coriander leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It is best served with malabari paratha.

This is one of the most famous dishes made with green banana, gram flour, salt, and other spices. Simply make kofta balls of banana and then dunk them in a spicy onion-tomato gravy. It is best served with roti or rice.