plantain flower/vazhaipoo poriyal

Plantain flower/vazhaipoo poriyal

Plantain flower/plantain blossoms/vazhai poo has a kind of saline flavor(thuvarpu) and is very good for health.This simple poriyal can be served as a side with Rice

Ingredients:

vazhaipoo/plantain blossoms-1 small

moong dhal                         -1 tbsp

shallots                                -4-5

mustard seeds                     -1/4 tsp

urad dhal                            -1/4 tsp

cumin seeds                        -1/4 tsp

green chili                           -2

red chili                              -1
hing                                   -pinch

cilantro                               -to garnish
shredded coconut              -1/2 tbsp

curry leaves                       - few

turmeric                            -pinch
salt                                   -to taste
oil                                     -2 tsp

Preparation time:40 min
Cooking Time   :20 min

Method:

• Peel the plantain blossoms ,and chop it finely.

• In a pot cook moong dal,chopped vazhaipoo/plantain blossoms with salt,turmeric and adequate water.

• In a pan heat oil and allow mustard seeds to splutter.Also temper with urad dhal,cumin seeds,green chili,red chili,curry leaves,hing and turmeric.

• Add finely chopped shallots and fry until transparent.

• Add the tempering into the cooked plantain blossoms.Mix and cook for another 2 minutes.

• After 2 minutes add the shredded coconut and cook for another minute.

• Serve as a side with Rice

                                        

Serves    3-4