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Vaazhaipoo Parupu Poriyal / Banana Blossoms Dal stir fry

Bhuvana Devi
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish, Veg
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Vaazhaipoo/Banana Blossom-1
  • Chopped Shallots- 10 nos.
  • Grated coconut – 1/2 cup.
  • Mustard seeds-1 tsp
  • White Urad Dal -1tsp.
  • Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
  • Oil- 1tbsp
  • Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp.
  • Channa dal- ¼ cup
  • Dried red chilli -2
  • Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves for tempering.

Instructions
 

Preparation:

    Cleaning Vaazhaipoo:

    • Take theVaazhaipoo, remove the calyx & pistil from florets and soak it in the buttermilk. Then chop it well.
    • Add 2cup of water, 1tsp of turmeric powder, salt, chopped Vaazhaipoo bring it to boil for 10 min, strain the Vaazhaipoo stock and keep it aside.

    Masala dal paste:

    • Soak ¼ cup channa dal with 1 cup of water for 15 min. Then strain the water, add 2 dried chillies, 1tsp of fennel seeds, salt, blend well into a coarse paste.
    • Heat a pan with 1 tsp of oil, add the Masala dal paste, sauté well and keep aside.

    Method:

    • Take a pan with 1 tsp of oil, 1 tsp Mustard seeds & White Urad Dal, 1 tsp cumin seeds, curry leaves and saute it well.
    • Add chopped shallots, salt & Saute well.
    • Then, Add boiled and chopped Vaazhaipoo, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, sauté it for a few mins. then, add 2tbsp of Vaazhaipoo stock water and cook for 5 mins until the water becomes dry.
    • Add grated coconut sauté well.
    • Then, add the dal masala paste and sauté well for 5 min.
    • Turn off the stove and serve it.

    Notes

    • Select Fresh Banana Blossom, to choose fresh one- open the petals and see the florets should be firm, fresh, and not discolored. If it is discolored, then the blossom is old. 
    • Apply oil in the hands before cleaning the banana blossom to avoid sticky and darken nails.
    • Once the blossoms are cleaned and chopped, soak it immediately into thin buttermilk to avoid discoloring.
    •  If you are vegan, Skip buttermilk and use½ lemon juice in water.