Plantain-Onion Curry

Plantain-Onion Curry is a very tasty vegetable side for rice. I had this curry at a restaurant, and liked it so much that I tried to replicate it the next week. Here’s my version of the simple but delicious curry with green banana. This is an easy vegetarian recipe.

Servings: 3-4
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium plantains
• 4-5 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
• 4-5 curry leaves
• Salt to taste

For Masala

• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 tsp coriander seeds
• 8-9 red chillies
• 4-5 tsp dry, grated coconut

Preparation

1. Boil the plantains (whole) either in the pressure cooker for 6-7 minutes or separately. The plantains should be 3/4 cooked.
2. For masala, heat 1l2 tsp oil in a small pan. Add the cumin and coriander and fry until browned, As they start to brown, add the chillies and fry until browned. Fry the grated coconut for a few seconds. Remove and cool.
3. Grind all the ingredients into a slightly coarse powder.
4. Peel the plantain and cut into 1-inch pieces.
5. Heat 4 tsp oil in a wide and shallow skillet. Add a little turmeric powder, onions, curry leaves and some salt, and saute until translucent.
6. Add the plantain pieces along with some salt. Stir-fry for 4-5 of minutes until the pieces start browning.
7. Sprinkle 4-5 tsp of the masala powder and stir fry until nicely coated and browned.
8. Serve the plantain-onion curry hot, with rice and ghee (clarified butter).

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