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Kali Mirch Salna Plantain
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kali Mirch Salna Plantain

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Karwar cooking — Kali Mirch Salna Plantain brings a kali mirch touch with a classic salna finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Plantain250 g, chopped
  • Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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