How to make banana flowers recipes with step by step photo
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firstly, peel the petals and collect the florets.
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now clean the florets and set aside florets, petals (chop) and heart (chop).
Chutney preparation
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firstly, in a large vessel take water, ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.
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add in chopped bract (petals) and boil for 5 minutes.
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drain off and keep aside.
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in a pan heat 3 tsp oil and add 2 tbsp chana dal, 2 tbsp urad dal, 3 dried red chilli.
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roast on low flame until it turns aromatic.
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cool completely, and transfer to the blender.
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add in cooked bract along with 1 cup coconut, small ball sized tamarind, 2 tsp jaggery and 1 tsp salt.
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blend to smooth paste adding water as required.
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add the tempering and banana flower chutney or pumbe chutney is ready to enjoy with hot steamed rice.
Chips preparation
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firstly, in a large bowl take ¼ cup curd and 3 cup water.
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whisk and mix well.
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soak in cleaned florets for 10 minutes.
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drain off and keep aside.
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in a large bowl take ½ cup maida, ½ cup corn flour.
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also add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp pepper powder, ½ tsp chaat masala, 1 tsp ginger paste and ½ tsp salt.
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add ¾ cup water and prepare a thick batter.
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now add in florets and coat uniformly.
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deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.
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once the chips turn golden brown and crisp drain off over kitchen paper.
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finally, enjoy banana flower chips immediately.
Sukka or stir fry preparation
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firstly, in a large vessel take water, ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.
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add in chopped banana flower heart and boil for 10 minutes.
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drain off and keep aside.
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in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, few curry leaves.
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add 1 onion, 2 chilli, 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and saute well.
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further add in boiled banana flower heart, ½ tsp salt and mix well.
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cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until everything is well cooked.
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now add 2 tbsp coconut, 2 tbsp coriander and 2 tbsp lemon juice. mix well.
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finally, enjoy banana flower sukka or stir fry with hot steamed rice.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to grease oil well before chopping banana blossom as it turns sticky.
- also, boiling in turmeric water helps to get rid of the stickiness (sap).
- additionally, adjust the amount of chilli and jaggery depending on your preference.
- finally, banana blossom recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/banana-flower-recipes-banana-blossom/