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Make Curried Plantain Rice

Curried Plantain Rice

Ingredients:

- 1 cup uncooked white rice

- 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook until they start to sizzle.

2. Add the plantain slices and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the rice, turmeric, coriander, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.

4. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.

5. Serve hot. Enjoy!