Raw Banana

A raw banana (often called green banana) is the unripe version of the banana fruit, typically harvested before it reaches full maturity and ripeness. Unlike the sweet, yellow bananas that are commonly consumed when ripe, raw bananas are firm, starchy, and less sweet. They are bright green in color and have a smooth, thick skin. The flesh inside is pale, firm, and dense, with a mildly neutral taste, which becomes sweeter and softer as it ripens.

Raw bananas are highly versatile in cooking and are commonly used in savory dishes rather than eaten raw. In many parts of India and other tropical regions, they are boiled, steamed, or fried. Raw bananas can be used in curries, stews, fritters, or even mashed to make side dishes like banana kofta or banana chips. They are also sometimes used in soups or salads when they are cut into slices or cubes.