Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Plantain in Coconut Milk - Swahili Ndizi Tamu - Easy and Delicious Plantain Recipe

Login to Save
Imran.Family Kitchen
Imran.Family Kitchen
77 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Imran.Family Kitchen to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Ndizi Tamu

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Kenya, Ndizi Tamu is a beloved dessert made from ripe bananas, often enjoyed as a sweet treat during family gatherings or celebrations. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of bananas, enhanced with sugar and spices, reflecting the Swahili influence in Kenyan cuisine. Today, variations can be found in many East African countries, showcasing local ingredients and preferences.

SwahiliKEdessert
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 ripe bananas
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a richer flavor.

1

Introduce the dish as Swahili plantains in coconut milk, a family tea time treat.

2

Mention the dish is nutritious and sweet, appealing to those who desire something sweet.

3

Begin the recipe demonstration.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Sweet BananasFried Sweet Bananas

More Ndizi Tamu Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Swahili Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)