Banana Blossom Curry (Vazhaipoo Kootu)

Ingredients

Banana Blossoms - 1

Moong Dal - 1 Cup

Chopped Onion - 1

Chopped Tomatoes - 2

Slitted Green Chillies - 2

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Teaspoon

Chilli Powder - 1 Teaspoon

Coriander Powder - 2 Teaspoons

Asafetida - A Pinch

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon

Mustard Seeds - 1 Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds - 1 Teaspoon

Curry Leaves - 4-5

Chopped Cilantro - 1 Tablespoon

Salt 

Oil



Banana Blossom Curry
Learned From Gita's Kitchen

Preparation

1. Chop the blossoms finely and soak them in diluted solution of buttermilk.

2. In a pressure cooker, heat oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. When mustard seeds pop out, add cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds. 

3. Add the chopped onions and fry till the onions are transparent. Then add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves and keep frying until everything is well blended. 

4. Now add chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, asafetida, washed moong dal, chopped banana blossoms, and salt along with 2 cups of water. Mix everything well and cook for up to 3 whistles. 

5. Once the pressure is released, add chopped cilantro and let it simmer for 5 more minutes before serving. 

Now, Vazhaipoo Kootu is ready!!!

Serve: With Rice, Chapathis, Idlis, or Dosas.