International Plantain Recipes

We are delighted to share plantain recipes from around the world with you. Plantains are such a versatile food, that many delicious recipes can be made using them.

Plantain Recipes from Around the World

INDIA - Plantain Curry (Arati Kaya Kura)

Recipe:
2 raw plantains, peeled, sliced into small cubes
Fistful of Chana dal, soaked in water for about 30 mts
Half cup of fresh coconut pieces
5 to 8 green chillies
Pinch of Turmeric and 1/2tsp of salt

Preparation:
First soak chana dal in water for about 30 mts. Meanwhile make a paste of fresh coconut and green chillies by adding a pinch of salt.

Place of a pot of water on stovetop on medium heat, wait for it to boil. Meanwhile prepare the plantains (wash, peel & cut). When water starts to boil, add these cut plantain cubes to water. Cook them for about 5 minutes on high heat, then pour them into a colander and discard the water.

Now in a big saute pan, add one tablespoon of oil, do the popu i.e (fry one tsp of mustard seeds, cumin and curry leaves), then add the soaked chana dal. Fry them in oil for few minutes. Now add the plantain cubes, turmeric, salt, coconut-greenchilli paste. Mix them thoroughly and cook them covered for about 10 to 15 minutes.

PUERTO RICO - Aranitas

Recipe:
3 green plantains
2 teaspoons crushed garlic or powder
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying

Preparation:
Shred the peeled plantains. Combine the shredded plantain, garlic, salt and pepper. Drop by tablespoons into hot oil. Fry until crispy turning over once. Drain on paper towels. A great snack!

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