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
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Serves   3-4
