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5 from 3 votes

Pazham Varattiyathu ~ Roasted Plaintains in Coconut

Course Snack
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 3 large plantains nenthrapazham, chopped roughly
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 5-6 cashew-nuts
  • 10-15 raisins
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a saucepan. Fry the cashew nuts and puff the raisins.
  • Add in the plantains and mix. Sprinkle in the sugar and cook till the plantains soften and start getting a slight brownish shade - do not burn.
  • Add in the coconut and stir fry for another 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the cardamom and switch off.
  • Serve hot with a cup of hot chai!