Ash Plantain Curry
(Alu Kesel Vanjanaya)
INGREDIENTS
3 large ash plantains (skinned and sliced diagonally)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder (or paste)
1 red onion, chopped
2 green chillies, sliced
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 cup cold water
1/2 coconut milk
Salt to taste
METHOD
- Put the ash plantain in a saucepan with water and all the other ingredients except the coconut milk
- Cover and cook, stirring occasionally
- When the plantain is cooked add the coconut milk and simmer until it has been absorbed and the liquid has thickened
- Check the seasoning, then remove from the fire
- Serve with boiled rice