Vazhapoo Thoran (Banana Flower Thoran) (വാഴപ്പൂ തോരൻ)
Category: curry — banana flower dry stir-fry
Course: side dish | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: sadya
lunch

Delicately bitter banana flower stir-fried with coconut, a traditional sadya delicacy.

Spice level: 2
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Banana flower (vazhapoo), cleaned and chopped
qty: 150
unit: g
name: Fresh coconut, grated
qty: 25
unit: g
name: Green chillies
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Turmeric
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Mustard seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Urad dal
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Coconut oil
qty: 7
unit: g
name: Salt
qty: 1.5
unit: g

Steps:
Remove the tough inner stalk; chop the flower fine and rinse in salted buttermilk to remove bitterness.
Temper mustard and urad in oil; add curry leaves and chillies.
Add the flower with turmeric and salt; cover and steam until soft, 12-15 minutes.
Fold in coconut and finish dry; serve with rice.

Tags: sadya
banana flower
vegan