banana flower subzi

Banana flower(kel phool) 1
Oil 3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal) 1/2 cup
Asafoetida a pinch
Curry leaves 5-6
Green chillies 2
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Coconut, scraped 1/4 cup
Fresh coriander leaves 2 tablespoons
METHODRemove outer part of banana flower, separate the inner white stalks/flowers and use these flowers for bhaji. Chop the thin white flowers, wash and keep aside. Soak moong dal for 30 minutes. Remove stems from green chillies and chop fine. Heat oil in a vessel, add cumin seeds. When slightly brown, add curry leaves, asafoetida and green chilllies. Stir well. Add moong dal and sauté for a few seconds. Add khelphool, mix well and then add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Cook till khelphool is well cooked. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves and scraped coconut.