Valaipoo Porial

Valaipoo – 1

Grated coconut – 4 tsp.

Shallots – 10 ( optional)

Turmeric powder- 1/2tsp

Salt – to taste

Seasoning:

Mustard – ¼ tsp.

Jeera -1/4 tsp.

Split uraddal – 3/4tsp

Redchilly – 3 split

Curryleaves – few

Method :

Clean and finely chopped the plantain fiower. Immerse in thin buttermilk . Sothat itdoesn”t change colour.

Heat oil in a kadai, splutter mustard, jeera, split uraddal& split redchilly.

Add chopped onion, sauté for 2 minutes, add the chopped valaipoo (plantain flower) , add salt, mix well. Sprinkle with ¼ tumbler water.

Cover with the lid, allow it to cook for 3 minutes. Finally add grated coconut and give a stir & switchoff the flame.

Serve hot with rice, sambar & Rasam.