👉 How to Make Ugandan Boiled Matooke Vegetable | Green Banana Curry | Simple Banana Recipe

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor profile.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil adds health benefits while vegetable oil is more affordable.

Peel the green bananas and cut them into large chunks.

Place the banana chunks in a large pot.

Add water to the pot until the bananas are submerged.

Add salt to taste and stir gently.

Cover the pot with banana leaves to trap steam.

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until bananas are tender.

Check doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be soft.

Drain excess water and return bananas to the pot.

Mash the bananas lightly with a fork or potato masher.

Drizzle with cooking oil and mix in minced garlic, chopped onion, diced tomato, turmeric powder, and Royco powder.

Serve warm as a side dish or main course.

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