Kelewele (Spicy fried plantains)

30 min

Kelewele (Spicy fried plantains)
30 min3 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 2 inches ginger
  • 1 teaspoon anise seed
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 4-6 grains of selim
  • 1/2 small onion
  • Chilli pepper as required
  • 2 dashes salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove plantain peels and cut into desired sizes. Blend or grind or the spices together. Pour over plantains and add salt.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a deep fryer. When hot, drop in plantains. Fry till plantains are golden. Serve with roasted groundnuts.

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