Plaintains in Coconut Milk

Submitted by JanetB-KY

"Posting this for ZWT 2006 (African Region), this is an East African side dish. It is meant to go with spicier dishes such as curries (sensing a trend here with me and Curries? Hehe) or any spicy main dish."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 almost ripe to ripe plantains
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mild curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1⁄4 ground cloves (optional)
• salt
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 -2 cup coconut milk

directions

1. Peel plantains; cut plantains into slices, or into quarters by cutting once lengthwise and once across the middle.
2. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except coconut milk; heat slowly, stir gently, and add coconut milk little by little until all is absorbed.
3. Simmer until plantains are tender; add a little water if necessary.