Recipes
Plantain Patties
January 14, 2012
These patties are easy to make and really melt in your mouth - they are that good. Also, plantain is healthy for you because it is a good source of B vitamins and potassium. For written recipes visit http://www.theYumYumYogi.net
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Ingredients
- 2 green plantains (will make about 8 patties)
- Salt
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
- 6 green chillies (optional)
- ¼ cup mint
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1/3 cup chick pea flour
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- Oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger
Directions
- Chop of the top and bottom of the plantain and slice into 2-inch-thick pieces (about 8 pieces)
- Take the skin off
- Add to a pot of boiling water with 1 tsp of salt and cook for 15 minutes
- To check if the plantain is cooked insert a fork, if it goes in smoothly it is cooked
- Put the plantain in a bowl
- Heat up a pan on a medium heat add the chick pea flour and coriander powder
- Roast until you feel the spoon can move around freely (should take a few minutes)
- Transfer to a bowl
- In the pan add 2 tsp oil
- Add the cabbage and cook until translucent
- In a food processor add the cabbage, chick pea flour, ginger, salt, 6 green chillies and cilantro
- Pulse until mixed well and you are able to form a patty, you may need to add 2 tbsp water if too dry
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan
- Put the patties in and cook for about 4 minutes each side
- Serve with tomato sauce
