Green Banana / Green Plantain

Green Banana / Green Plantain for Savoury Cooking

Prepare comforting curries, crisp chips and satisfying side dishes with Green Banana / Green Plantain from DesiBasket. Used while green, cooking bananas have firm, starchy flesh and a relatively neutral flavour that works well with spices. Choose a 500g or 1kg option to suit your recipe.

Benefits in the Kitchen

Green Banana / Green Plantain is a versatile ingredient for everyday savoury meals, rather than a sweet, ready-to-eat dessert banana.

• Use diced pieces in spiced curries, sabzi or South Indian-style vegetable dishes.
• Boil or steam until tender for a simple side dish.
• Slice thinly for homemade chips, or cook and mash for a hearty accompaniment.
• Pair with lentils, coconut, tomatoes or your favourite seasonings.

Ingredients and Composition

Fresh green banana or green plantain, as named in this listing. The exact cultivar has not been specified; cooking bananas and true plantains are related but are not botanically identical. This listing is for the fresh produce itself, not prepared chips or a seasoned dish. Oil, salt and other recipe ingredients are not included.

How to Prepare

Wash Green Banana / Green Plantain and trim both ends. Carefully score the thick skin lengthways without cutting deeply into the flesh, then ease the peel away. The peel may be firmer than that of a ripe dessert banana. Protect clothing from the sap, which can stain, and cut the flesh into evenly sized pieces.

How to Use for Best Results

• Curries and sabzi: Add peeled cubes or slices to your chosen recipe and cook until tender throughout. Use similarly sized pieces for even cooking.
• Boiled or steamed sides: Cook prepared chunks until easily pierced with a fork, then season or mash while warm.
• Chips: Cut thin, even slices, pat dry and fry carefully in suitable cooking oil until crisp. Drain and season to taste.

Cook before serving for the intended savoury use. Cooking time depends on the variety, ripeness and thickness of the pieces.

Storage

Keep whole Green Banana / Green Plantain in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Use while green for firmer, starchier results; the flesh becomes sweeter and softer as the fruit ripens. Refrigerate peeled or cut portions in a covered container and use promptly. Follow any instructions supplied with your order.