What does the cryptic crossword clue "Red banana, exotic food item from Indian cuisine? (4,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RED (synonym="RED") + BANANA (synonym="BANANA") = NAANBREAD The answer is NAANBREAD.

Red banana, exotic food item from Indian cuisine? (4,5)

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