Vazhaipoo/Banana Flower Thogayal

 

Vazhaipoo is one of the most healthiest food especially for women.

• It has high iron content
• It has high fiber
• It helps in reducing the pain during menstrual cycles.

Source: Google and also many elders .

This thogayal was present in the parambariya samayal(traditional cooking) supplement from Aval Vikatan (recipe given by Ms. Malathi Padmbhanaban). I must really thank these magazines for giving such wonderful and healthy recipes. This one is very easy to make once you are done with the cleaning and peeling of the flower. So here goes.

Ingredients:

1. Vazhaipoo/Banana flower – 1
2. Urad dal/Uluntham parupu – 2tsp
3. Toor Dal/ Thuvaram Parupu – 2tsp
4. Peppercorns-4
5. Red chilli – 4
6. Asafoetida – 2 pinches
7. Tamarind – 1 tiny ball
8. Jaggery – 1 tiny piece
9. Oil – 1 tsp
10. Salt – as needed

Method:

1. Clean the vazhaipoo. This link might be handy if you do not know how to do it http://www.sharmispassions.com/2011/10/how-to-clean-vazhaipoo-banana-flower.html. Pressure cook for 2 whistles and set aside.

2. In a pan, heat the oil, and saute the dals, pepper,chilli and asafoetida till the dals emit a nutty aroma and turn slightly brown. Take care not to burn them. Set aside to cool.

3. In mixie, take the vazhaipoo, the sautéed items from previous step, jaggery, tamarind and salt and grind to smooth paste with little water (say 1 tbsp). Thogayal is ready to eat.

This is apt for girls during menstrual time.

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Notes:

1. Make sure to immerse the florets in buttermilk after peeling to prevent colour change and smear your hands with sesame oil before you start cleaning it. It is given in the link I have provided also.