Herby Green Plantain Patties

• 2 medium green plantains
• 1 large red potato
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan (or you can use vegetable oil for the cooking)
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
• 1/2 cup diced red onions
• 1/2 cup chopped herbs (I like a mix of cilantro, parsley, and mint)
• 1 jalapeno or serrano, thinly sliced (if you'd like to reduce the heat, remove ribs and seeds)

1. Cut off the ends of the plantains. Halve them through the middle, widthwise, so you have four pieces (each about the size of the potato).
2. Boil the plantain and the potato until soft. Remove from water, let cool and then peel.
3. In a large bowl, mash the plantain and potatoes together. (It'll be a bit lumpy). Add the spices, oil, and salt. Mix some more to resemble mashed potatoes. Fold in the ginger, onion, herbs, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Roll into balls and press down to form cakes if you like. Arrange all on a plate, ready for frying.
5. Heat about 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the cakes in batches, until golden brown on both sides. When done, place the fried cakes on a paper towel lined plated.
6. Serve with your favorite dipping condiment. Enjoy!

green plantains, red potato, garam masala, garlic, ground cumin, extravirgin olive oil, salt, ginger, red onions, herbs, serrano

Taken from food52.com/recipes/76542-herby-green-plantain-patties (may not work)