Spicy Banana Curry

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Spicy Banana Curry
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 29, 2023

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.