- Serves: 4
Vazhappu murungai keerai kootu is closely translated as banana flower and drumstick leaves stew. Its a great combination and I remember having this occasionally in my childhood.
Banana flower and Drumstick Leaves are well known for its benefits and unique taste.
Ingredients
- Vazhappu ( Banana flower) -1
- Drumstick leaves-1 bunch
- Shallots-1/2 cup
- Tomato-2 pcs medium size whole
- Green chilli-5 pcs
- Garlic-5 cloves
- Toor dal-1/2 cup
- Moong dal split-1/2 cup
- Curry leaves-1 sprig
- Gingelly oil-2 tbsp
- Whole Dry chilli-3 pcs
- Mustard-1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder-1 tsp
- Chilli powder-2 tsp
- Asafoetida-pinch
- Salt-to taste
- Ghee-2 tsp
Method
- Wash the toor dal and moong dal together then place it in the pressure cooker along with onion, tomato, green chilli, garlic, turmeric powder and little salt
- Meanwhile clean and prepare the banana flower
- Wash and hand pick the drumstick leaves and place it the strainer to drain the water
- Once the dal is boiled mash it lightly
- Add the banana flower and cook for about 10-12 minutes
- Add drumstick leaves, chilli powder and cook it for another 6-8 minutes
- While the leaves are cooking, prepare for the tempering in a separate pan
- Heat up a pan, prepare the tempering with oil, mustard seeds, dry chilli, curry leaves and asafoetida.
- Add the tempering into the mix and add some ghee on top, and serve along with the steamed rice.
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