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.
 

Comments

  1. Kairali sistersJuly 2, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    wow...great thoran with banana flower, awesome shot and lovely presentation Sree..
    Love
    Kairali sisters

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  2. Umm MymoonahJuly 2, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Yummy thoran with plaintain flower, very nice recipe. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving your lovely comments:-)

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  3. PariJuly 2, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Sree, love the thoran and so well displyed.

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  4. FathimaJuly 2, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    My mom makes this back home and is one of my favs... love the presentation!

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  5. priyaJuly 2, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    beautiful presentation and awesome recipe, dear

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  6. Suja SugathanJuly 2, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Wow1 Love this thoran,one of my favorites, beautiful presentation.

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  7. TREAT AND TRICKJuly 2, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Looks yummy and beautiful presentation dear...

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  8. PriyaJuly 2, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Wat a healthy thoran, looks fantastic Sree..

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  9. sangiiJuly 2, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    my fav thoran..cute presentation Sree

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  10. Ushnish GhoshJuly 3, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Dear Sreelekha
    havent eaten banana flower for ages. I know only the Bong recipe ...I will try this one moment I get my kitchen..I mean when I am back home in weeks time
    have a nice weekend

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  11. VrindaJuly 3, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    My all time fav...nice presentation...

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  12. Sushma MallyaJuly 3, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Lovely presentation sree,nice and delicious dish too...

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  13. NithyaJuly 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Simply Fantastic presentation and click. I love this dish a lot too :) great going buddy :)

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