Spicy Banana Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
• 2 ripe bananas, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and cardamom, and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Add the chopped bananas and cook for another 5 minutes until the bananas are tender.
8. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Bananas are a great source of potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
• Curry powder is a mix of spices including coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili pepper.
• Coconut milk is a dairy-free alternative to regular milk and is a good source of calcium and vitamin B12.