Vazhachundu / Vazhakoombu Thoran (Banana Flower And Lentil Stir Fry With Coconut)

Ingredients

• 550 - 600 gms Vazhachundu / Vazhakoombu / Banana Flower (finely chopped (refer notes for details))
• 3/4 cup / 150 gms Cherupayar (Green gram) (refer notes for cooking procedure)
• 2.5 cups Grated coconut
• 8 - 10 Shallots / Small Onion (sliced)
• 3 - 4 Green chilli (slit lengthwise)
• 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
• Salt
• 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 10 - 15 Curry leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine together grated coconut, sliced shallots, green chilli, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, salt and curry leaves.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a deep and wide pan. Crackle the mustard seeds. Add grated coconut mixture and fry for 1-2 mins.

3. 3

   Add chopped banana flower and mix well. Bring the entire mixture to the middle of the pan and pile it up (koonja kootuka). Cover and cook for 8 - 10 mins on lowest flame. Open and check whether it's done. If it needs more cooking, sprinkle some water and cover and cook for another 4-5 mins or till it's done.

4. 4

   Add cooked cherupayar and mix well. Cover and cook for another 5 mins.