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!