Plaintains in Coconut Milk

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: 20 mins
• 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.