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Herve Kele Karam (Raw Banana Salad)

A traditional Goan vegetarian preparation made with raw bananas, coconut, green chillies, and a gentle smoking technique using coconut oil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Goan, Indian

Ingredients
  

2 raw bananas, unpeeled
½ cup fresh grated coconut
3 green chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp tamarind pulp (soaked in 1 tsp hot water)
A few drops coconut oil
Salt, to taste

Method
 

Cut the unpeeled raw bananas into three pieces and cook until tender.
    Peel and chop into small cubes.
      Gently knead the banana pieces with coconut, green chillies, tamarind pulp, and salt using fingers.
        Make a small hollow in the centre and place a red-hot charcoal piece inside.
          Drizzle coconut oil over the charcoal and immediately cover the mixture to trap the smoke.
            After 5 minutes, remove the charcoal, mix well, and serve.

              Notes

              Recipe By:Anjali Walawalkar
              Entrepreneur and Culinary Educator
              Anjali Walawalkar has transformed her passion for cooking into a lifelong vocation. She served as the official Executive Chef for LG, conducting food demonstrations and classes, and has played a pivotal role in introducing and establishing Goan Hindu cuisine in five-star resorts.
              A member of the Goa Culinary Club, she has trained junior chefs and received recognition from the Vegetarian Society of Goa for her contribution to the field. This recipe reflects her commitment to preserving traditional Goan vegetarian preparations.