RECIPES

Banana curry with coconut milk and basmati rice

Did you know that the banana is a natural antidepressant and prevents snacking between meals? It contains tryptophan that our body transforms into serotonin that relaxes us and makes us feel happier. Pretty good right? In addition, the banana contains carbohydrates and vitamin B which controls the blood sugar level and therefore keeps our “emotional hunger” at bay. Here we give you this delight in a curry version. #Vegan

Preparation time

Temps de preparació

Dificultat

Difficulty

Ingredients

  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Coconut milk
  • Fresh ginger
  • Banana
  • Spring onion
  • Red curry
  • Basmati rice
  • Red lentils
  • Brown sugar

Necessary utensils

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small pot
  • Pot or large frying pan

Nutritional information (every 100 grams)

Calories131,0 Kcal
Fat5,4 g
of which saturated fat4,5 g
Carbohydrates18,2 g
of which sugar5,7 g
Proteins3,4 g
Salt0,2 g

Preparation time

Difficulty

Ingredients

  • Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Coconut milk
  • Fresh ginger
  • Banana
  • Spring onion
  • Red curry
  • Basmati rice
  • Red lentils
  • Brown sugar

Necessary utensils

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small pot
  • Pot or large frying pan

Nutritional information (every 100 grams)

Calories131,0 Kcal
Fat5,4 g
of which saturated fat4,5 g
Carbohydrates18,2 g
of which sugar5,7 g
Proteins3,4 g
Salt0,2 g

Cooking step by step

Cooking
step by step

Prepare the ingredients:

Peel and mince garlic and ginger with a pinch of salt.
Peel and slice banana.
Julienne onion.
Separate coriander leaves. 

Prepara los ingredientes - Curry de platano

The banana:

Heat a dash of oil in a pan. Cook banana over mediumhigh heat, 2 min side. Set aside. 

The curry:

In the same pan, heat a dash of oil and sauté garlic, ginger, brown sugar, curry (caution! very spicy, add according to your taste), and a dash of coconut milk (2 min approx).
Add onion and sauté for another 4 min.
Add lentils, remaining coconut milk, and water (1/2 measure for each measure of coconut milk).
Bring to a boil and lower the heat. Let simmer over low heat, uncovered, 15 min approx. Stir frequently and add more water if necessary. It is ready when the lentils are soft (almost dissolved).

The rice:

Put rice, water and a pinch of salt in a pot.
(2 cups of water for each cup of rice)
Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a minimum.
Boil covered 15 min until the rice has absorbed the water.
Set aside with the lid on.

The final touch:

Add the banana to the curry, setting aside some slices for garnish. Serve with rice and coriander.  

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El bulgur Merluza a la plancha

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