Vazhachundu Thoran

Vazhachundu or Vazha koombu or Banana Blossom are used to make stir fry as a side dish for lunch. Its really an healthy option for side dish.

First of all , we remove first few petals and clean it well.

Rub some oil on your hands and chop it in to tiny portions.

We will remove the stem of it. After chopping it well, we will add some oil (preferably coconut oil) and mix well and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes

Next , Cook green gram with some salt and enough water and keep it aside

We will mix Chilly powder, Turmeric powder and enough salt to Grated Coconut and mix well and keep it aside.

Let’s start making Stir fry . Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds. When it start to spurts add Urad dal

When the colour of the Urad dal will change add Curry leaves and Dry red chillies and saute for some time

Next we will add chopped Banana Blossom and mix well.

Add Coconut mix , mix well and cook it closed .

Finally add cooked Green Gram with it and cook it some more time . ( If you want, you can also use Brown pea or you can also make it without adding anything extra)

Thats all. Our healthy Vazhachundu thoran is ready .