Golden Plantain Stir Fry
Golden Plantains Stir-fry - Taste of Malabar from Coast of Kerala
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Plantains peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 1 tsp. Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. Mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp. Turmeric
- 1-2 tsp. Red chili powder
- 2 Dried red chilies
- 1 Tbsp. Yellow split peas aka Bengal gram (optional - adds additional protein)
- 2 tsp. Urad dal
- 10-12 Curry leaves
- 2 Tbsp. Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a stir fry pan and add the oil.
- Next add the cumin, mustard, red chilies, split peas and urad dal along with the curry leaves.
- Stir gently and cook until the dal turns golden.
- Add the cut plantains and stir to coat the plantains with oil.
- Continue to keep stirring on medium flame until the plantains slightly change color 2-3 mins.
- Add the turmeric, chili powder and salt and toss until everything coated evenly.
- Continue to cook until the plantains turn golden stirring occasionally 5-8 mins.
- Turn off and serve with rice/wraps or veggie bowls!
Notes
How to Pick Plantains:
- Plantains are easily available at ethnic grocery stores like an Indian Grocery Store. This is a regular in Indian household, so the probability of finding it is high.
- Make sure you select plantains which look fully green, firm and have no soft spots. Otherwise you will end up with a very sweet dish!
- Once Plantains turn yellow with brown or black spots, they become sweet. So choose a ripe plantain with no spots.
- Don't get the green banana from regular grocery stores. They are not the same as Plantains.
Good to know facts:
- The addition of split peas and urad dal is a way to sneak in protein. Also, I love my stir fries with a crunchy texture and the dals give that texture.
- Add a tsp of melted ghee/coconut oil to hot rice and mix in the plantains. Will taste amazing! ?? ??