banana flower recipes | banana blossom recipes | how to clean banana flower

Step 1

firstly, peel the petals and collect the florets.

Step 2

now clean the florets and set aside florets, petals(chop) and heart(chop).

Step 3

firstly, in a large vessel take water, ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.

Step 4

add in chopped bract (petals) and boil for 5 minutes.

Step 5

drain off and keep aside.

Step 6

in a pan heat 3 tsp oil and add 2 tbsp chana dal, 2 tbsp urad dal, 3 dried red chilli.

Step 7

roast on low flame until it turns aromatic.

Step 8

cool completely, and transfer to the blender.

Step 9

add in cooked bract along with 1 cup coconut, small ball sized tamarind, 2 tsp jaggery and 1 tsp salt.

Step 10

blend to smooth paste adding water as required.

Step 11

add the tempering and banana flower chutney is ready to enjoy with hot steamed rice.

Step 12

firstly, in a large bowl take ¼ cup curd and 3 cup water.

Step 13

whisk and mix well.

Step 14

soak in cleaned florets for 10 minutes.

Step 15

drain off and keep aside.

Step 16

in a large bowl take ½ cup maida, ½ cup corn flour.

Step 17

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

Step 18

add ¾ cup water and prepare a thick batter.

Step 19

now add in florets and coat uniformly.

Step 20

deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.

Step 21

once the chips turn golden brown and crisp drain off over kitchen paper.

Step 22

finally, enjoy banana flower chips immediately.

Step 23

firstly, in a large vessel take water, ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.

Step 24

add in chopped banana flower heart and boil for 10 minutes.

Step 25

drain off and keep aside.

Step 26

in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, few curry leaves.

Step 27

add 1 onion, 2 chilli, 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and saute well.

Step 28

further add in boiled banana flower heart, ½ tsp salt and mix well.

Step 29

cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until everything is well cooked.

Step 30

now add 2 tbsp coconut, 2 tbsp coriander and 2 tbsp lemon juice. mix well.

Step 31

finally, enjoy banana flower sukka or stir fry with hot steamed rice.