Sneh Massi’s Ripe Banana Curry
(Pakka Kela ki Sabji)
YIELD: 2 CUPS (474 ML)
The story goes that my mother’s eldest
sister watched her mother-in-law cook
this dish. She was immediately
impressed by how easy it was to create
a dish that’s simply comfort in a bowl
—at once sweet and spicy. I added heat
with the chiles, but the recipe—straight
from Delhi—is how my Massi makes it
to this day.
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 small onion, peeled and diced (¾ cup