Banana Flower Recipes: Banana flower is rich in nutrients and many delicious dishes can be made from it. Spicy Banana Flower Curry and Crispy Vada are two such recipes which are a great combination of taste and health. These can be easily prepared at home and the entire family can enjoy their taste.
Banana Blossom Recipe: Banana blossom is not just an ordinary vegetable but is considered a treasure of nutrition. Fiber, iron and many essential nutrients are found in it. Many delicious dishes are made from it in South India and East India. However, many people do not know how to use banana flowers. If banana flowers are available in your house, then you can make these 2 tasty dishes and make the whole family happy.
Banana Flower Vegetable
Banana flower curry is a great combination of taste and health. When cooked with spices, its taste becomes amazing and it is very much liked with roti or paratha.
Material
- 1 banana flower (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 2 green chillies
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- salt as per taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- green coriander for decoration
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Method of preparation
- Remove the outer layer of the banana flower and chop the soft inner part finely.
- Soak the cut flowers in salt water for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden.
- Now add green chillies, tomatoes and all the spices and cook well.
- Add chopped banana flowers to it and cook covered for 10-15 minutes.
- When the vegetable becomes soft, sprinkle green coriander on top and serve.
Banana Flower Crispy Vadas
If you want to make something special with your evening tea, banana flower vadas are a great option. Crunchy from outside and soft from inside, these vadas will be liked by everyone.
Material
- 1 cup finely chopped banana flowers
- 1 cup chana dal (soaked for 3 hours)
- 2 green chillies
- 1 small onion
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt as per taste
- oil for frying
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Method of preparation
- Grind the soaked chana dal coarsely.
- Add chopped banana flowers, onion, green chilli, cumin and salt to it.
- Mix the mixture well and shape it into small vadas.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the vadas on medium flame until they turn golden.
- Remove the prepared vadas on tissue paper.
- Serve hot with green chutney or tomato sauce.
- Health along with taste
Both these recipes made from banana flowers are delicious as well as nutritious. If you have not used banana flowers yet, then definitely try these easy recipes. Believe me, after eating it once, family members will request to make it again and again.