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.
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First of all , we remove first few petals and clean it well.
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Rub some oil on your hands and chop it in to tiny portions.
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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
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Next , Cook green gram with some salt and enough water and keep it aside
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We will mix Chilly powder, Turmeric powder and enough salt to Grated Coconut and mix well and keep it aside.
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Let’s start making Stir fry . Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds. When it start to spurts add Urad dal
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When the colour of the Urad dal will change add Curry leaves and Dry red chillies and saute for some time
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Next we will add chopped Banana Blossom and mix well.
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Add Coconut mix , mix well and cook it closed .
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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)
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Thats all. Our healthy Vazhachundu thoran is ready .
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