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Kumbakonam Garlic Plantain Fry
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kumbakonam Garlic Plantain Fry

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kumbakonam cooking — Kumbakonam Garlic Plantain Fry brings a garlic touch with a classic fry finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic8 cloves
  • Plantain250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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