All parts of the banana plant are of great use to us. we are all familiar with the fruit. We also make a curry starry with the raw banana.Banana flower is a tasty vegetable which is very good for health. In South India we prepare many dishes using this banana flower.
This video shows how to make two different side dishes using the Banana flower.
Ingredients
For curry/Poriyal
Banana Flower 1
Buttermilk 2 Tbsp
Turmeric powder
Salt
oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds1 tsp
Urad dal 1 Tsp
curry leaves a few
Dry red chillies 1
Asafoetida a pinch
Grated coconut 1 tbsp
Chopped onions optional
For Usili
Tuvar Dal/pigeon pea lentils 1/2 cup soaked
Banana Flower
salt
Turmeric powder
dry red chillies 23
Oil 1 Tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Urad dal 1/2 tsp
Dry red chilli 1
Asafoetida/hing a pinch
Curry leaves a few
Grated coconut 2 Tbsp optional