Vazhai Poo Kuzhambu (Banana Flower Kuzhambu)

Vazhai Poo Kuzhambu (Banana Flower Kuzhambu)

Here is another healthy kuzhambu... Vazhai Poo Kuzhambu... I use outer big flowers of Vazhai Poo for this kuzhambu.. And this is the tasty and healthy kuzhambu recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Vazhai Poo               - a handful (Banana Flower)

Big Onion                 - 1 (small)

Tomato                     - 1

Tamarind                  -  small lemon size ball

Salt                           - As required

Turmeric Powder     - 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves            -few

Mustard Seeds          - 1/2 tsp (Kadugu)

Fenugreek Seeds      - 1/2 tsp (Vendhayam)

Gingely Oil            - 1 tbsp

To Roast And Grind:

Small Onion           - 5 to 7

Cumin Seeds          - 1/2 tsp (Seeragam)

Fennel Seeds          - 1/2 tsp (Sombu)

Dry Red Chilli       - 2

Chopped Coconut  - 3 tbsp

Procedure:

• Peel small onions. If its big, chop them also to two. Roast in oil and Grind everything under 'To Roast And Grind'.
• Extract Juice from Tamarind.
• Chop finely Big Onions and Tomato.
• Heat oil in a cooker. Add mustard seeds and Fenugreek seeds. When They splutter add chopped big onion and curry leaves.
• After the onions are translucent, add chopped tomatoes.
• Add Masala, after both onions and tomatoes are cooked.
• Add also tamarind extract, salt, turmeric powder and enough water.
• After the kuzhambu boils, add vazhai poo and close the lid.
• Cook for a whistle.
• Your kuzhambu is ready...