Friday 12 November 2010

Chundum Payarum Thoran (Vazha chundu/ Vazhakoobu) / Banana Flower & Red Gram Stir fried with Coconut

After an array of sweet indulgence posts here is a simple nutritious side dish from God’s own country :) …



Ingredients:
Vazha chundu (Banana Flower)-1 small
Van payar (Red Gram)-1/2 cup
Freshly grated coconut-1/2 cup
Chumannulli (Shallots)-6-8
Dry red chillies-2-3 nos
Jeerakom (Cumin seeds)-1/2 tsp
Garlic cloves-2
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves- few
Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp

Method:
  • Clean and remove the outer layer of vazha chundu and chop finely.
  • To prevent discoloration of vazha chundu rub the chopped vazha chundu with a table spoon of oil and little salt and keep aside.
  • Pressure cook van payar with enough water and salt and keep aside.
  • Ground coarsely, coconut, shallots, dry red chilies, garlic, cumin seeds and turmeric powder.
  • Heat 2 tsp oil and splutter mustard seeds.
  • Add coarsely ground coconut mixture and sauté it for a minute.
  • Add chopped vazha chundu and cooked van payar, mix well and cover with a lid and cook in slow flame for few minutes or until all the water evaporates.
  • Serve hot with rice!



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6 comments:

  1. I love vazha poo curry. I am so lazy to buy them and make it. I am very impressed that you have been cleaning the flower and cooking. If you lived near me you could have helped me too. Smiles.

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  2. Healthy and delicious combination.. looks perfect dear !!

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  3. My favorite thoran ! Looks very good, now must go to the Indian store to see if they have vazhachundu.

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  4. Healthy thoran, looks fabulous..

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