When it came to choosing a recipe for the alphabet B in this Mega Marathon- Journey Through The Cuisines, I was spoilt for choices!
I could do dishes with Bale Kaye[Raw plantain], Bale Hannu[Banana],Bale dhindu[Plantain stem],Bendekaye[Ladies Finger],Badhanekaye[Brinjal],Bellulli[Garlic],Battani[Green Peas],etc.
I first listed out all the elaborate dishes that could be made with these ingredients and then suddenly a few days back, I remembered this super simple dish and asked mom for the recipe. She laughed and said it has no steps and is actually done within a couple of minutes.
So here is the simple salad like dish that is usually served in our weddings and other traditional meals.The idea of bananas tasting sweet and spicy/savory with a
hint of salt may sound ridiculous, but you have to actually taste it to
experience the deliciousness.
Kosambari is something like a salad.There are other kinds of kosambari made with lentils that are quite famous,but this one is not so.
Traditional lunches are served on plantain leaves and there is a place where each dish is to be served and also an order in which they are to be served.You can read more about this in Ugadhi Thali post for a detailed explanation.
So, kosambari is served after salt,sugar,pickle on the plantain leaf.It is not served in large quantities. Just a spoonful or so is served on the left extreme of the plantain leaf. Though the served quantity is small, it occupies a very significant position in the meal and menu.
Except for the seasoning part, this is a no cook recipe.
I used:
Balehannu / Bananas- 2
Thengin Thuri / Grated coconut-1 tablespoon
Uppu / Salt – a pinch
Sakkaray / Sugar- a pinch
Seasoning [Oggarnay]:
Yennay / Oil – 1 teaspoon
Saasive / Mustard seeds- 1/4 teaspoon
Udin bele / Split urad dal – 1/4 teaspoon
Karibevu / Curry leaves- a few
Menisinkai / Red Chili- 1, broken
- Chop the banana into slices and transfer onto a bowl.
- Add coconut,salt and sugar.
- Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard and urad dal. When the mustard pops and dal turns brown,add curry leaves and red chilies and pour this into the banana bowl.
- Mix and serve.
Other dishes from Karnataka that starts with B[from my blog]
Bisi Bela Bhath -A one pot meal of rice and lentils
Bevu bella – A mixture of neem flowers,jaggery and honey that is eaten on Ugadhi- New Year’s Day.
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Oh wow! What a simple recipe and something very new. Most of the times the simplest of the dishes is what wins the race.
Such an interesting one PJ. THough I have tough time pronouncing it 😃
Wow interesting PJ a salty salad with ripe banana never thought of this nice one…
Simply fabulous, quite a different kosambari from the usual one. Interesting salad PJ.
I don't think I have ever come across this. Simple yet interesting Kosumbari I would say.
Such a simple yet delicious dish. Never heard of this. Must try soon… A healthy dish:)
Very nice kosambri with banana.We love to eat banana with salt,lemon and roasted cumin.This must have tasted awesome.
Such a simple and an interesting one. I never would have thought of pouring a tempering over banana slices.
That sure is simple and quick…absolutely new for me.
Really unique recipe PJ!! Never had it before. I should try it soon 🙂
What a simple and interesting salad this is. Never heard of a savory-type preparation with banana, sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing this traditional dish PJ.
This is totally new to me. Very interesting.
Wow pj, very different dear. I mean going to try this next time.
give me banana and leave me in a jungle, i will be happy, this recipe is more for me, i can eat it as is….
I read and re-read the recipe / title thrice to make sure I got it right :-)) I was thinking rasayana and you have mentioned Kosambari !! thats a fantastic recipe, PJ ! I have never heard of this in Madhvara Mane Oota 😀 ! good one !!
Super quick and tasty! Interesting PJ. Love to know more about Madhava cuisine..
That's a fun way to have banana with so many flavours.
Such a simple recipe and I remember having eaten at a traditional wedding lunch.
Balehannu kosambari thumba chenaagide.. 🙂 Love this simple sweet and savory recipe..
I haven't come across this. Sounds to be a very easy recipe and an interesting way to eat bananas.
Before I wouldn't think of bananas as savory – but after having a banana roti canai with dal for breakfast in Penang and tasted how good the contrasting flavors are I know I would love this
Very new to me. Sounds very interesting PJ