How to cook matooke uganda style | Simple recipe for plantain

green bananas

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: plantains

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Peel the green bananas and cut them into large chunks.

Place the banana chunks in a large pot or steamer basket.

Add water to the pot, ensuring it doesn't touch the bananas.

Season the bananas with salt to taste.

Cover the bananas with banana leaves to retain moisture.

Steam the bananas over medium heat until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic to the onions, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Mash the steamed bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

Combine the mashed bananas with the sautéed mixture, stirring well to incorporate all flavors.

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