Vazhapoo-parippu Thoran (Banana flower-Toor dal)

Ingredients

Vazhapoo-1
Toor dal-i/2 cup
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chilli powder--1/2tbsp
Shallots-6-7
Garlic2-3
Mustard-1tsp
Coconut oil-as needed
Salt-to taste
curry leaves-as needed

Method 
Take vazhapoo and remove the outer coverings until u get the yellow soft leaves. Chop it very nicely and keep it aside in water for some time. Wash well and squeeze it from water.Cook it in a pressure cooker with turmeric powder and salt for 10 minutes after 1st whistle. Cook dal with salt in another pan. Careful not to overcook it.
In a wok, heat oil, spultter mustard seeds, add crushed shallots and garlic. When it gives a nice aroma, add chilli powder and curry leaves. Then add the cooked vazhapoo into this, sauté it and lastly add toor dal and salt to taste.


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