Curry of Veal with Bananas

Description
Cooked bananas give an interesting taste to any meat stew and are particularly good with the delicate flavor of veal. Treat them like a vegetable. Make certain that they are on the green side or they will fall apart in the cooking.
 * Yield : 8 portions

Ingredients

 * 1 cup onions
 * ½ tbsp curry powder
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * ¼ tsp ginger
 * 2 oz margarine or butter
 * 2 lbs veal (from shoulder)
 * 1 lb tomatoes
 * 1 cup water
 * 4 bananas
 * white rice
 * braised cabbage

Directions

 * 1) In a 4-quart saucepan: sauté 1 cup onions, finely chopped, 1 tbs.
 * 2) curry powder, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper and ¼ tsp ginger in 2 oz margarine or butter until light brown.
 * 3) Add 2 lbs veal (from shoulder) cut in 1-inch cubes.
 * 4) Saute for 10 minutes.
 * 5) Add 1 lb tomatoes, cut in 1-inch wedges and 1 cup water.
 * 6) Simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 7) Add 4 bananas, peeled and cut in 2-inch lengths.
 * 8) Simmer for 15 minutes longer or until meat is done.
 * 9) Correct the seasoning.
 * 10) Pour into a 2-quart bowl.
 * 11) Serve with a bowl of cooked white rice and a bowl of braised cabbage.