Vazhakoombu/Plantain Flower Thoran

Ingredients:

Plantain Flower - 1

Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder - 1/2tsp

Mustard seeds -1/2tsp

Red chillies - 2

Crushed garlic -4

Coconut oil

Curry Leaves

Salt

 

Method:

Remove  3-4 outer layer of the banana flower.Chop it finely and mix it with 1tbsp of coconut oil.Keep it aside for 1/2 an hour.Het oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds,red chillies and curry leaves.Add crushed garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.Add the chopped banana flower with salt and turmeric.Cover and cook it on low flame.Add grated coconut and saute for 3 minutes.Serve with rice.