Yogurt With Plantain And Mango Recipe

Name: Yogurt With Plantain And Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow plantain, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon yellow split peas (chana dal); 1 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 2 hot, dried, red chilies, halved; 15 fresh curry leaves or basil leaves; 1 medium shallot, peeled and cut into fine slivers; 3 thin slices of fresh, peeled ginger cut into fine shreds; 1 cup 3/4-inch diced mango

Servings: persons

1 medium yellow plantain, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon yellow split peas (chana dal)
1 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
2 hot, dried, red chilies, halved
15 fresh curry leaves or basil leaves
1 medium shallot, peeled and cut into fine slivers
3 thin slices of fresh, peeled ginger cut into fine shreds
1 cup 3/4-inch diced mango

1
Place plantain in small pan.
2
Cover with water, and bring to boil.
3
Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until plantain is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Drain, and set aside.
5
In small bowl, beat yogurt with fork until smooth and creamy.
6
Slowly add 1 cup water and the salt.
7
Stir to mix, and set aside.
8
Put oil in small, deep frying pan, and set over medium heat.
9
When oil becomes hot, put in the split peas.
10
Stir until peas just start to turn reddish.
11
Add mustard seeds.
12
As soon as seeds begin to pop, a matter of seconds, add red chilies.
13
Stir once, and add curry leaves.
14
Stir again, and then add shallot and ginger.
15
Reduce heat to medium-low.
16
Stir and fry shallot and ginger until golden, about 2 minutes.
17
Add this to the yogurt, and stir to combine.
18
Add diced plantain and mango.
19
Stir to mix.
20
Serve at room temperature or cold with steamed basmati rice.
21
As you are eating, discard curry leaves as you come across them.

267

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium yellow plantain, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice, 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Yogurt With Plantain And Mango falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yogurt With Plantain And Mango

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Variations & substitutions

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