Description
Caribbean-style Plantain Curry is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the warmth of tropical flavors to your dining table. This one-pot meal features sweet, ripe plantains simmered in a rich coconut milk curry sauce, infused with aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this vegan-friendly recipe is easy to prepare and offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (2 minutes).
- Stir in turmeric, cumin, and other spices; cook for 1 minute.
- Slice plantains into rounds and add them to the skillet.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; stir gently.
- Mix in chopped tomato, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes until plantains are tender.
- Finish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg