This archive report was first published on 18 July 2020.
On a sunny day in July 2020, Chef Ali Mandhry shared a recipe for sweet plantains in coconut sauce, a healthy treat for expectant mothers.
Plantains are a good source of dietary fibre, offering good amounts of energy, proteins, folic acid, minerals, and tissue-building elements that help one enjoy a healthy pregnancy.
Coconut milk, during pregnancy, improves blood pressure and acts as an excellent source of healthy fats, promoting the growth of a healthy baby and increasing the volume of breast milk.
Here's what you'll need:
- 4-5 yellow plantains
- 500ml coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 250ml coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Now, let's cook:
- Wash the plantains thoroughly
- Peel and cut them into two or three sections
- Arrange some of the banana peels in a single layer on the bottom of the pot
- Arrange the bananas in the pot over the peels
- Pour the coconut milk over the plantains, add sugar, vanilla, and the ground cardamom
- Cook the plantains until they are soft and the coconut milk has reduced to almost a 1/3
- Remove them from the stove
- Pour coconut cream over the cooked bananas and continue to cook for another five minutes
And that's it! Serve and enjoy.
