vazhaipoo Poriyal recipe | curry is a tasty healthy protein-rich South Indian style poriyal variety. With soaked dal, it takes around 15 minutes to prepare this healthy poriyal. Tips & tricks to make Indian vegan curry.
Tips to note
Trim the black stem and chop Always soak the cut flowers in thin buttermilk till you cook to avoid discoloration Adding thin buttermilk while cooking vazhaipoo will help with the flavor Avoid adding salt while cooking banana flowers. Always add towards the end
HOW LONG SHOULD I COOK banana flower?
Banana flowers get cooked soon. It takes around 5-7 minutes. I have cooked in the pan but you can cook in a microwave ir pressure cooker
CAN I SKIP SOAKING moong DAL?
Soaking helps with fast cooking. I have cooked moong dal in an open pot. Avoid pressure cooking as dal might turn mushy.
can I skip the onion?
Yes, it is optional but gives a good flavor for the poriyal.
COOKING OIL FOR PORIYAL?
I would recommend coconut oil for vegan coconut-based Indian poriyal. You can add any oil of your choice.
FEW VARIATIONS FOR banana flower STIR FRY
You can use,
Green chilli instead of red chilli Chana dal for tempering Skip onion; prepare poriyal Temper ginger or add ginger powder while adding the coconut mixture Almond flour instead of coconut
PORIYAL RECIPE COLLECTION IN TMF
Ingredients
To soak
1 tablespoon moong dal
To temper
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil 2 red chilli 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon urad dal
Poriyal
1 banana flower 3 tablespoon thin buttermilk 1/2 cup water required salt
How to make vazhaipoo poriyal
first, wash and soak the dal for 30 minutes
Wash, trim, and chop banana flower Soak in buttermilk
Discard the buttermilk just before cooking
add water and dal; boil and cook till moong dal spread around
Furthermore, add buttermilk and banana flower; cover and cook till it gets cooked
Drain the water
add oil to a wide bottomed pan and heat on medium flame
furthermore, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and red chilli; let them splutter
add small onion; mix well and sauté till raw smell goes off
furthermore, add the required salt and cooked banana flower-dal; give a quick mix and cook till moisture evaporates
Finally, add coconut; mix well and cook for a minute
