June 27, 2018

Fried Plantains | Curious Mix


Melissa Davis
The fried plantains at Madina restaurant where the owner serves up food from his home country of Guinea - WFYI

The fried plantains at Madina restaurant where the owner serves up food from his home country of Guinea

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The owner of Madina restaurant loves serving up food from his home country of Guinea. One of the dishes is fried plantains. Madina is located at 3703 Commercial Drive near the corner of Georgetown and 38th street in west Indianapolis. Curious Mix host, Jill Ditmire, visits the restaurant to find out more. 

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