Banana Flower Vada Recipe
The recipe made with the banana flower is this Vazhaipoo Vadai. This simple, crisp, soft-tasting vadai also has Bengal gram (chana dal) and is vegan and gluten-free. A special from the South Indian food
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chana Dal (Soaked)
- 3/4 Cup Banana Flower (Chopped)
- 1 medium Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 1 tbsp Ginger – 1Tbsp (Finely Chopped)
- 1-2 pcs Green Chilli (Finely Chopped)
- 2-3 Curry Leaves– Little (Finely Chopped)
- Coriander Leaves – Handful (Finely Chopped)
- 12 pcs. Mint Leaves (Finely Chopped)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds/Jeera
- ½ tsp Carrom Seeds/Ajwain
- ½ tsp Fennel seeds/Saunf
- 1 pinch Asafoetida/Hing – a pinch
- Salt – ToTaste
- Oil – To Fry
Instructions
- Cleaning the Banana Flower involves an important step of removing the pistil & calyx before chopping.
- Water should be completely drained from the soaked Chana Dal. Then grind the dal to a coarse paste.
- Add all other ingredients – Chopped onion, curry, coriander & mint leaves, ginger, chilli, jeera, saunf, ajwain, hing, salt. Mix them well.
- Take a small lemon-sized mixture, flatten it between the palms & deep fry it in hot oil. For even cooking & crispness keep the flame low throughout.
- Fry until golden brown & serve hot with chutneys & tea/coffee.