Banana Stem Chutney (Gabbya Tambali)

Banana Stem Chutney/Gabbya Tambali is a delicious Banana stem Chutney made with Banana stem, Red chillies, Tamarind, Mustard seeds, Urad dal and other ingredient Banana stem chutney is a delicious side dish goes well with dosa, idli or rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Banana stem Chutney / Gabbya Tambali.

Ingredients:-

Banana stem.       -2 cup chopped
Turmeric powder. -1/4 cup
Dry Red chillies. -3
Tamarind.            - a gooseberry size.
Mustard seeds.     -1tsp
Urad dal.              -2tsp
Curry leaves.        -1spring
Kasoori Methi.     -1tsp
Salt.                      -to taste
Coconut oil.         -2tsp

For seasoning:-

Coconut oil.    -1tsp
Urad dal.         -1/2tsp
Mustard seeds. - 1tsp
Dry Red chilly. -1 broken into halves.
Curry leaves.     - few

Instructions:-

Banana Stem (Gabbo)

1). Wash and chop Banana stem into thin round slices and finely chop the thin round slices.

 Pressure cook the finely chopped Banana stem adding Turmeric Powder for 1 whistle. Keep aside.

2) Soak Tamarind in little warm water and keep aside.

Method:-

1). Heat 2tsp Coconut oil in a small kadai and roast Urad dal and saute well. Splutter Mustard seeds. Add dry Red chillies and fry well. Add Curry leaves and fry for a second.Add the cooked Banana stem into the kadai and mix with the roasted ingredients till the water is completely absorbed.Switch off the flame. Allow the roasted ingredients to cool.

Urad dal, Mustard seeds, Red chillies, Currry leaves,Tamarind and Kasoori methi 

2). Grind all the above ingredients along with Kasoori methi and soakedTamarind to a smooth paste.

3). Transfer the Banana stem chutney to a serving bowl.

4). Heat 1tsp Coconut oil in a small pan for seasoning. Add Urad dal and roast well. Splutter Mustard seeds and saute well. Add broken dry Red chilly and fry well. Add Curry leaves and fry for a second. Saute well and switch off the flame.

5). Pour the above seasoning into the Banana Stem Chutney in the serving bowl.

A tasty and delicious Banana Stem Chutney /Gabbya Tambali is ready to serve as a side dish with idli, dosa or rice..