This simple plantain fry is a great accompaniment for rice and takes
very little time to make. Crunchy and delicious, this curry can be very
filling.
Servings: 2-3 Cooking Time: 15
minutes
Ingredients
3 cups plantain, sliced thin,
and immersed in water
to prevent discoloration
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 red chillies, broken into a few pieces
2 tsp red
chilli powder (adjust to taste)
Turmeric powder, a pinch
Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch
4-5 curry leaves, finely chopped
5-6 tsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Preparation
Rinse the plantain pieces and drain.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, and add the
asafoetida and cumin seeds. As they start browning, add the curry
leaves and red chillies and fry for a few seconds.
Add the turmeric powder, plantain pieces and some
salt, and stir. Sprinkle some water and cover and cook on medium heat
for about 3-4 minutes, until the plantain is tender.
Remove the lid, add some more oil, and saute on
medium-high heat turning the pieces as they brown.
Add the red chilli powder and a little more oil and
saute until the pieces are well browned and crunchy.
Serve the plantain fry with rice and ghee (clarified
butter), and some tomato soup (rasam).