The banana flower is very common in Kerala. Once the bananas are cut from the plant the flower is also cut and made into various delicious dishes. The banana flower has a unique taste and several dishes are made from this flower in Kerala. In my recent visit to India I was glad to get this banana flower and make this dish with my mother. The banana flower is rich in nutrients so is very good for you. The outer layers of the flower are peeled out and inner most core is used for cooking.
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| Banana Flower ( Kodapan) |
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| Kodapan Thoran |
Ingredients
Banana Flowers (Kodapan) - 2
Shallots - 6 - 8 - Thin sliced
Red onion - one medium - thin sliced
Red dry chilly - 3 broken into pieces
Green chillies - 5 - 6 split in center
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Mustard seeds - 1 tablespoons
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh grated coconut - 1 cup
Coconut oil - 4 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Steps
1. Wash the banana flowers. Peel off the top layers and finely chop the inner parts.
2. Mix the finely chopped banana flowers with salt and 1 tablespoon coconut oil and keep aside.
3. In a pan heat the remaining 3 tablespoon coconut oil. When the oil gets hot add the mustard seeds.
4. When the seeds splutter add red chillies and chopped onions, green chilly and curry leaves to this. Saute few minutes
6. Cover the pan, lower the heat and cook for about 10 - 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with rice.
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