Vazhaipoo kola/plantain flower kofta
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Ingredients:
Vazhaipoo/plantain flower        – 2 cups
channa dhal                               – 1 cup
chopped onion                          – 1/4 cup
curry leaves                              – few chopped
fennel powder                           – 1/4 tsp
chilli powder                           – 1/4 tsp
green chillies                           – 3 finely chopped
cilantro                                    – few chopped
roasted channa dal powder     – 2tbsp
salt                                           – to taste
oil                                             – to fry
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Method:
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Soak channa dhal in water for 2 hours.
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Drain it and allow it to dry for 1 hour.
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In a blender grind the channa dhal coarsely and put it in a bowl
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Grind the plantain flower coarsely and put it in the same bowl
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Add chopped onion,green chillies,chilli powder,fennel powder,salt,curry leaves ,cilantro and roasted chann dhal powder to it and mix well
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Make it into small koftas
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Deep fry in hot oil until goldenÂ
Serves  hot for a delicious plantain flower kofta
Serves 4 – 6