Ingredients

• 8 unripe plantains
• 3 tbsp oil
• 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
• 12 black peppercorns
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1.75 inch ginger, peeled and grated
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 green chili, very finely chopped
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.3 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.75 tsp salt
• big bunch of cilantro (3 oz), chopped

Method

• Cover the plantains in a pan with cold water and bring to a boil on medium heat. Boil for around 10 minutes until they're tender and a knife runs through easily. Drain, saving some liquid, and set aside.
• Heat the oil on medium heat, add the cumin and peppercorns, then fry for around 30 seconds until you can smell them. Add the onions and fry for 8 to 10 minutes until golden, then add the ginger, garlic, and chili to fry for a couple minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and paste, then cover for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start breaking down and mixing together. Mix in the spice powders.
• Chop the plantains into 1.75 inch chunks and discard the skins. Add the flesh to the pan, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Mash and optionally add some of the saved liquid to get a creamy consistency.
• Taste and adjust spices as necessary, then stir in the cilantro.

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From Meera Sodha's Made in India.