Chundum Payarum Thoran (Vazha chundu/ Vazhakoobu) / Banana Flower & Red Gram Stir fried with Coconut Recipe
After an array of sweet indulgence posts here is a simple nutritious side dish from God’s own country :) …
Ingredients:
- Vazha chundu (Banana Flower)-1 small
- Van payar (Red Gram)-1/2 cup
- Freshly grated coconut-1/2 cup
- Chumannulli (Shallots)-6-8
- Dry red chillies-2-3 nos
- Jeerakom (Cumin seeds)-1/2 tsp
- Garlic cloves-2
- Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves- few
- Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
Method:
Clean and remove the outer layer of vazha chundu and chop finely.
To prevent discoloration of vazha chundu rub the chopped vazha chundu with a table spoon of oil and little salt and keep aside.
Pressure cook van payar with enough water and salt and keep aside.
Ground coarsely, coconut, shallots, dry red chilies, garlic, cumin seeds and turmeric powder.
Heat 2 tsp oil and splutter mustard seeds.
Add coarsely ground coconut mixture and sauté it for a minute.
Add chopped vazha chundu and cooked van payar, mix well and cover with a lid and cook in slow flame for few minutes or until all the water evaporates.
Serve hot with rice!
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