Plantain and Mango Curry – Easy and Delicious

Plantain and Mango Curry

When I was travelling I enjoyed the taste and versatility of Plantain. If you have not come across or cooked with it before it looks like a large banana which it is but this type needs to be cooked before being eaten.

In this recipe I have paired it with mango and onion for a fruity light curry. I prefer a mild curry and my other half likes something with a bit more kick to it. This dish is perfect if you want to turn up the heat, just add more crushed chillies sprinkled on top as a garnish and then everyone is happy!

Plantain and Mango Curry
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Plantain and Mango Curry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
32 mins
Total Time
42 mins
 

A Fruity Curry which can be made to suit all levels of heat. A great source of energy and vitamins.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Worldwide
Servings: 4 people
Author: Mainy - myrealfairy.com
Ingredients
  • 2 Plantains
  • 1 Tin of Mango in syrup
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 cloves of Garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried crushed Chillies
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons Rapeseed Oil
Instructions
  1. Place the oil in a large frying pan with the spices and garlic
    Plantain and Mango Curry
  2. Cook for 2 minutes
  3. Add the onions and cook on a low heat for 5 minutes
  4. Add the Plantain and fry for 5 minutes
  5. Add the water and cook for a further 15 minutes on a low heat
  6. Add the mango and cook for 5 minutes
    Plantain and Mango Curry

Plantain and Mango Curry

The plantain takes longer than you would think to cook, it’s generally treated like a vegetable more than a fruit. You can cut it lengthways thinly and gently fry for a tasty snack.

Plantain and Mango Curry

The dish looks really vibrant when it is cooking. When the onions and plantain are just softening then it’s the time to add the mango with its syrup.

Plantain and Mango Curry

When serving, try it with a garlic yogurt dip. Place a small tub of unsweetened yoghurt in a bowl. Add 10 mint leaves – finely chopped. Then add 2 cloves of garlic that have been minced through a garlic press.

Sit back and enjoy! Let me know how you either like the idea – or – if you have tried it please send me a picture.

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27 thoughts on “Plantain and Mango Curry – Easy and Delicious”

  1. I’ve never actually tried plantain, and I suppose I’ve never really known what I would do with it if I ever bought some to try! Now I know though, this recipe sounds really tasty! x #KCACOLS

    1. It’s easy to walk by them and think that they are over ripe normal bananas. Sometimes theses are the plantain and just right:)

  3. I would absolutely love this. My OH isn’t so keen on fruity meals but to me this looks perfect and not too tricky either. I have never cooked with plantain either so that will be a nice first – definitely one to pin thank you for sharing at #familyfun

  5. A nice veggie dish. I love plantain, usually fried as a side. I’ve never seen mango syrup before though. I’ll give it a try. #FamilyFun

  6. This looks delicious!! I love a curry, might have to try this soon. Thanks for linking up #bestandworst please do stop by again!

  7. Hi, Ive never cooked with plantation before but I want to give it a try now. This dish looks delicious.

    1. Thank you, good luck with it and let me know if you try it:) Mainy

  8. This looks like the best thing ever!! Going to pin it for later. I’ve never made curry in my life. #familyfunlinky

    1. Go for it, honest it is so easy and something a bit different:) good luck x

  9. Oooh this sounds lovely. We are curry fans in our house. For me, the milder the better. The OH prefers something with a bit of a kick. A lot of a kick actually. I’ll be sure to give this a try. Though we have never cooked with plantain before. I’m not actually sure I have ever actually come across one to be honest. #FamilyFunLinky

    1. It’s not sold every where, best bet is the smaller fruit and veg shops:) x

    1. Ahh, our local fruit and veg shop had them:) I didn’t see any in the big supermarkets. Have fun:)

  13. I love fried plantain but would never of thought of putting it in a curry, it looks delicious! #kcacols

    1. I had to stop myself eating the mango before I put it in the curry so good luck with that one 🙂 x

  17. I’ve never cooked with plantain before but I’m really intrigued to do so! I’m not going to lie, I hate mango with a passion, but I’d be interested to try plantain in my usual sweet potato &a squash chicken korma! #Blogstravaganza

    1. Yep that sounds good. I had plantain with sweet potatoes and aubergine in a bake and it worked great ? Mainy x

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