Gabbya Thambali / Banana Stem Coconut Chutney

Banana Stem Coconut Chutney (Gabbya Thambali in Konkani) is a coconut and curd based banana stem chutney goes well with dosa, idli or with rice.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Gabbya Thambali /Banana Stem Coconut Chutney.

Ingredients:-

Banana stem.     - a small piece
Grated coconut. -1/2cup
Green chilly.      -3
Ginger.               - a very small piece
Curd.                  -1/4cup
Salt.                    - to taste.

For Seasoning:-

Coconut oil.     -1tsp
Mustard seeds. -1/2tsp
Cumin seeds.   -1/4tsp
Curry leaves.    -1 spring

Instructions:-

1). Wash a small banana stem and chop into thin round pieces. Remove the net like fiber in between the chopped banana stem roundels using your fingers and chop the roundels into very small pieces and keep aside.

2). Wash green chillies and chop into small pieces and keep aside.

3). Peel the outer skin, wash and chop ginger into small pieces and keep aside.

Method:-

1). Grind chopped banana stem along with grated coconut, chopped green chillies, chopped ginger and required salt to a smooth paste. Add curd and grind again to a smooth and semi thick paste adding very little water.

2). Transfer the banana stem coconut chutney to a serving bowl.

3). Heat coconut oil in a small pan for seasoning and splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds and saute well. Add curry leaves and fry in oil for a second and switch off the flame.

4). Pour the above seasoning over the banana stem coconut chutney in the serving bowl and mix well.

A very tasty and delicious Gabbya Thambali (Banana stem Coconut Chutney) is ready to serve with rice, dosa or idli.