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.
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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 the sweet Plantain recipe. Check out my article on when plantain is ripe?
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 directions
These are 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 ½ 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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📖 Recipe
Best Sweet Plantain Recipe (Fried)
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Ingredients
- 4 ripe plantain
- 1 cup refined sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 3-4 green Cardamom
- 2-3 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Peel the skins off the Plantains and slice them ½ inch thick.
- Prepare the sugar syrup( sugar and water) in a medium size pot. Boil the syrup for about15 minutes. Then add the cardamoms.Set the syrup aside.
- 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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Jagruti says
I have never tried any kind of plantain recipes, I think I should start with yours 🙂 Simply divine!
Mayuri Patel says
Must 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.
Vidya Narayan says
Being 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 Raghupathi says
Thank you Vidya! Hope you will try this recipe:)
Sasmita says
What a lovely idea to use sweet plantain, Must be a kids favorite all the time surely. Thank you for sharing !
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Love 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 Raghupathi says
Thank you 😊
Drashti Dholakia says
This one is a quick and easy-to-make dessert. Perfect to serve for party or to satisfy sudden sweet cravings
Uma Raghupathi says
Yes you bet! Thank you
Poonam Bachhav says
The sweet plantain looks super inviting and delicious..they would make a healthy munching snack for kids ,
Uma Raghupathi says
My kids favorite dessert/ snack:) Thank you 😊
Jolly says
I love this easy peasy recipe of sweet plantains, it looks really delicious and tempting clicks.
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Jolly!
Nivedita Thadani says
Another 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 Raghupathi says
Thank you 😊. Hope you like this too.
themadscientistskitchen says
Such a delicious yet healthy dish. Will love to snack on this.:D
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you 😊
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
We just sprinkle sugar on top and let it caramelize... this seems to be a good idea.. I love how brown they have turned!
Uma Raghupathi says
Brown and fried plantain taste so good:) Thank you 😊
Priya Suresh says
Had 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..
Soma Mukherjee says
Such an easy and quick recipe for sweet plantains, the pics are so tempting.
Uma Raghupathi says
Thank you Soma:)
Sujata Roy says
Wow Uma plantain pieces looks great. I am sure taste is heavenly. Awesome share.
Uma Raghupathi says
Yes it’s tastes so good with cardamom flavored sugar syrup. Thank you 😊
Shobha Keshwani says
This is really so good. Simple mouth freshener and healthy too.