Best Sweet Plantain Recipe Ever
It is not just a title. I think this is the best sweet plantain recipe that I have seen. Plantains are fairly common in Indian cuisine and I have tried several curries and stir-fries with this superfood, but snacks are a little bit tricky. The natural sugars in Sweet Plantains can caramelize pretty fast if you chop or slice them too much. Fried sweet plantains are very popular in many parts of the world. This sweet plantain recipe is authentic and delicious with cardamom flavored sugar syrup. Only ripe plantains work best for this recipe.
The best plantains for this recipe are the ones that have darker skins and a tender core. As plantains ripen, the skin darkens and thins and becomes easier to peel, and the fruit inside sweetens and darkens to a light peach color. The darker they are, the sweeter and less starchy they become, and that is exactly what you want to get for sweet Plantain recipe. I have had this snack several times in my childhood and I am still fond of it.
Apart from the plantains, there is the sugar syrup you will need to complement the flavors. Not that sweet plantains need more sweetness, but the syrup is also loaded with cardamom flavor! Cardamoms add flavor to any dish and are especially true for snacks and desserts. You have to try it to experience it.
Step by step Pictures with directions
This is my small step by step pictures for your reference. The best plantains for this recipe are the ones that have darker skins and a tender core.
Peel the skins off the Plantains and slice them 1/2 inch thick. In a medium size pan, heat one tablespoon of oil and as it heats up, fry the sliced plantains. Check my recipe plugin box for the detailed recipe. Thank you.
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Here are the recipe details.
Best Sweet Plantain Recipe Ever
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantain
- 1 cup refined sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 3-4 green Cardamom
- 2-3 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Peel the skins off the Plantains and slice them 1/2 inch thick.
- In a medium size pan, heat one tablespoon of oil and as it heats up, fry the sliced plantains.
- Fry to a golden crispy texture and let it soak in the sugar syrup for at least 10 minutes.
- Fried Sweet Plantains are ready! Serve warm with vegan cream or without cream.
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Shobha Keshwani
May 8, 2018 at 6:47 amThis is really so good. Simple mouth freshener and healthy too.
Sujata Roy
May 8, 2018 at 10:36 amWow Uma plantain pieces looks great. I am sure taste is heavenly. Awesome share.
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:37 amYes it’s tastes so good with cardamom flavored sugar syrup. Thank you 😊
Soma Mukherjee
May 8, 2018 at 4:47 pmSuch an easy and quick recipe for sweet plantains, the pics are so tempting.
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:37 amThank you Soma:)
Priya Suresh
May 8, 2018 at 6:54 pmHad a chance to eat these sort of sweet plantain in one of my African buddy, and this dish with our own cardamom touch is definitely interesting..
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
May 9, 2018 at 8:37 amWe just sprinkle sugar on top and let it caramelize… this seems to be a good idea.. I love how brown they have turned!
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:36 amBrown and fried plantain taste so good:) Thank you 😊
themadscientistskitchen
May 9, 2018 at 9:11 amSuch a delicious yet healthy dish. Will love to snack on this.:D
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:35 amThank you 😊
Nivedita Thadani
May 9, 2018 at 2:35 pmAnother new dessert for me. Though I always eat just a ripe banana coated normal sugar for my suddenly crave for the sweets, this looks very easy and tasty. Will try soon. Thank you.
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:35 amThank you 😊. Hope you like this too.
Poonam Bachhav
May 9, 2018 at 5:05 pmThe sweet plantain looks super inviting and delicious..they would make a healthy munching snack for kids ,
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:34 amMy kids favorite dessert/ snack:) Thank you 😊
Jolly
May 9, 2018 at 9:00 pmI love this easy peasy recipe of sweet plantains, it looks really delicious and tempting clicks.
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:34 amThank you Jolly!
Drashti Dholakia
May 10, 2018 at 1:18 amThis one is a quick and easy-to-make dessert. Perfect to serve for party or to satisfy sudden sweet cravings
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:33 amYes you bet! Thank you
Freda @ Aromatic essence
May 10, 2018 at 4:15 amLove the simplicity of this dessert. I fry bananas in some ghee until caramelized then drizzle some sugar on top, it just melts in and taste divine! Will try your version 🙂
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:33 amThank you 😊
Sasmita
May 10, 2018 at 6:04 amWhat a lovely idea to use sweet plantain, Must be a kids favorite all the time surely. Thank you for sharing !
Vidya Narayan
May 10, 2018 at 6:22 amBeing a South Indian, plantains are a major weakness. Kerala has their famous Pazham Pori which are fritters and deep fried, which I love but eat only once a year during my visit. I loved this recipe which is simple and equally loved the caramelisation effect / glaze.
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 1:00 pmThank you Vidya! Hope you will try this recipe:)
Mayuri Patel
May 10, 2018 at 9:58 amMust admit haven’t tasted sweet plantain. Have used it to make snacks and parathas. A easy recipe and a different kind of dessert. I can imagine serving this with some ice cream.
Jagruti
May 10, 2018 at 12:58 pmI have never tried any kind of plantain recipes, I think I should start with yours 🙂 Simply divine!
Lathiya
May 10, 2018 at 1:34 pmI will make the same recipe with handful of grated coconut in it…I just love this…best snack or dessert can it be
Avin
May 10, 2018 at 2:13 pmLovely. I have never cooked with plantains before. But would love to try☺
Uma Srinivas
May 10, 2018 at 4:06 pmThank you. Hope you will like as much as I do 🙂
Maria
May 10, 2018 at 6:25 pmBeautifully caramelized plantains! What a unique and delicious dessert idea! 😊😋