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Plantain Lahori Payasam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Plantain Lahori Payasam

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Imphal cooking — Plantain Lahori Payasam brings a lahori touch with a classic payasam finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Plantain250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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