Serves 4

Matoka.

Matoka is the green plantain banana used for cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 6          Matoka
• 1          tsp salt

Instructions.

1. Peel the markka and cut them in chunks.
2. Add this to a large saucepan, Add the matoka, cover it with water, add salt and bring it to a boil and simmer it for it for about 20 minutes.
3. Mash the markka with a potato masher.
4. Serve it hot with peanut curry or chicken/meat curry.

Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 1          chicken, skinned and cut into bite size pieces
• 4          tbsp vegetable oil(or oil of your choice)
• 1          medium onion, sliced thinly
• 1          cinnamon stick
• 1/4       tsp cumin
• 5          cardamon pods
• 10        peppercorn
• 3          cloves
• 1          medium tomato, sliced thinly(or pureed
• 1          tsp garlic paste
• 1          tsp ginger paste
• 1          tbsp curry powder
• 1          tbsp tomato paste
• 1          tsp salt
•             green chilli paste to taste
•             Chopped cilantro for garnish.

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan heat the oil, add the next 6 ingredients.  Fry this till the onions are soft and transparent.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except chicken and cook for about 5 min, stirring till the tomatoes are soft.
3. Add the chicken, add 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil, turn the temperature to medium and cook covered for about 29 minutes till the chicken is done.
4. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.