MATOKE are a type of banana grown mainly in East Africa. They are small and plump looking variety and in this recipe, I have used the unripened variety as is the practice of most East Africans. Matoke can be boiled and mashed, it can be sliced and fried into chips or even turned into a stew. We love matoke in our household expecially matoke cooked in tomato based sauce.
wash peel and cut the matoke into small cubes (chop these straight into a bowl of water with a drop or two of lemon juice to prevent the matoke banana turning black).
In a pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds and green chillies. Add the matoke a bit of water and salt. Bring to a rapid boil then add the grated tomato. Cover the pan and cook the matoke until tender.
Serve hot with yoghurt or lemon juice and some potato or matoke chips… absolutely delicious
2 raw bananas
1 tomato (grated)
2 green chillis( small round cut)
2 tab sp oil
1/2 tea sp jeeru
1 tea sp salt
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