Banana Flower Poriyal (Valaipoo Poriyal)

1 Tbsp Oil
1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 Tsp Urad Dal
1 Tsp Channa Dal

1/2 Cup Shallots, Chopped
1 Sprig Curry Leaves

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
1 Tsp Salt

1 Banana Flower, Cleaned and Chopped (4 Cups Chopped), Soak it in water until ready to use

1/4 Cup Water

1/4 Cup Coconut Powder

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it starts to splutter, add urad dal, channa dal, saute till the dals turn light brown.

Add shallots, curry leaves, saute till onion becomes translucent.

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, mix well.

Add chopped banana flower, saute for a minute.

Add water, mix well. Allow it to cook in medium heat for 10 minutes. Switch off the stove.

Mix with coconut powder.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Yields: 2 and 1/4 Cups
Source: Chithi