Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usli/ Banana Blossom Lentil Usli

The banana flower serves the health benefits which are as follows:

Curing the infection. ...

Overcoming diabetes and anemia. ...

Improves lactation. ...

Reduce Free Radical Activity. ...

Menstrual problems and weight loss. ...

Rich source of Vitamin and minerals. ...

Boost Mood and Reduce Anxiety. ...

Anti-ageing power.

Paruppu Usli is the most familiar Iyengar delicacy and it is a perfect accomplishment with Mor Kuzhambu. Usually this is made by vegetables like cluster beans, broad beans, plantain flower, French beans , etc. Today I used Banana Flower, no matter what vegetable is used, it tastes yummy :) and its packed with so many nutrition.

Course                            Main Course, Side Dish

 Cuisine                           South Indian

 Soaking Time                 1 hour

 Prep Time                      20 minutes

 Cook Time                      30 minutes

 Servings                         4 people

 Author                             Sadhana Padmanabhan

INGREDIENTS:

Vazhaipoo/ Banana Flower    1 no

Chana Dal                           ½  Cup

Toor Dal                              ½ Cup

Moong Dal                           ½ Cup

Dry Red Chilies                     6 nos

Turmeric Powder                  ¼ Teaspoon

Curry Leaves                        2 Springs

Asafetida Powder                  1 Tablespoon

Salt                                     To Taste

Coconut Oil                          3 Tablespoon

Mustard Seeds                      1 Teaspoon 

Method:

• Soak all Dals in hot water for 1 hour. Keep aside.

• Clean the Banana flower and chop finely. Put the chopped vazhaipoo, in diluted buttermilk until use.

• Meanwhile drain the water and add the dal to the blender along with the red chili, Hing Turmeric and salt(1/2 tbsp) and blend it to a coarse paste. Don't add water while grinding.

• Steam the Grinded dal mixture. I done in my pressure cooker without putting whistle. Steam it for 7 to 10 mints. Once the steaming is done allow the mixture to cool and if u scramble the dal in hands or put it in blender and whip once you will get a crumble texture. 
• Steam the chopped flowers in a microwave safe bowl or Pressure cook it. Drain and set aside. 
• Heat oil in a pan.  Add mustard seeds and red chilies.  When the mustard seeds sputter, add the curry leaves. 

• Add the ground dal and stir well.  Let it cook in medium flame till all the dal it cooked and it starts to become dry.
• Now add the cooked banana flower to this, mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes in a very low flame with a lid closed. 
• Switch off the flame. Tasty and healthy Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usli is ready! 
• Serve with Rice and More Kuzhambhu.