Yellow Ripe Plantain Curry

Complexity: 2 out of 5

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe plantain, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and chilli powder (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
• Add the plantain slices and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
• Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the plantain is tender.
• Serve the curry hot with rice or naan bread.

Tips:

• For a richer flavour, you can add a splash of coconut milk or cream to the curry.
• If you want a thicker curry, you can mash some of the plantain slices against the side of the pan.
• You can also add other vegetables to this curry, such as potatoes, carrots, or peas.
• Serve with your favourite Indian condiments, such as chutney, yoghurt, and raita.