Banana Flower Chutney
Ingredients:
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Banana Flower- 1
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Toor dal- 1/2 cup
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Coconut Gratings - 4 tbsp
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Red Chillies - 3 or 4
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Tamarind pulp - 2 tsp
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Asafoetida - a pinch
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Salt to taste
Seasoning
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Oil- 2 tsp
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Mustard Seeds- 1/2 tsp
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Urad dal- 1 tsp
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Curry leaves- a few
Method:
Remove each whorl of the banana flower. Remove the center firm stem from
each flower and chop the flowers. Heat 1 tsp of oil; add tur dal, red chillies
and asafoetida and fry till light brown. Add the chopped flowers and saute
for 5 minutes till tender. Allow to cool.
Mix the grated coconut, salt and tamarind and grind to a coarse paste.
Season and pour over the chutney.
Serve with rice, puris or chapatis.