Cookbook:Plantain Frittata I

Plantain and egg frittata is one of the best breakfast options in West Africa, especially in Nigeria. It is suitable for both children and adults and makes a great meal to prepare ahead of time. It is sometimes called "Nigerian pizza" since it turns out just like it.

Ingredients

 * Large plantain
 * Vegetable oil
 * Onion, chopped
 * Garlic, minced
 * Salt
 * Stock cube
 * Pepper
 * Thyme
 * Curry powder
 * Eggs
 * Red bell pepper, sliced into strips

Procedure

 * 1) Peel the plantain and cut into pieces of your desired shape and size.
 * 2) Pan fry the plantains in hot oil until golden brown, then remove from the oil and set aside.
 * 3) Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet, and add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
 * 4) Season the onions with salt, stock cube, pepper, thyme, and curry powder. Remove from the heat, and cool slightly.
 * 5) Beat the eggs, and mix in onions.
 * 6) Heat a skillet, and grease with oil or melted butter. Evenly pour in the egg mixture, then scatter the plantain and pepper strips over top.
 * 7) Cover the pan, and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the mixture starts to set and cake nicely.
 * 8) Once it has dried, turn off the heat. Serve hot.