Banana Bud /Vazhakoombu Thoran

Ingredients

• Banana Bud/Vazha kooombu – 1, medium
• Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Green Gram/cheru payar Cooked – 1/2 cup
• Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
• Mustard – 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chillies – 2

To grind

• Coconut, grated- 1/2 cup
• Cumin Seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic- 2 cloves
• Red chilli powder- 1 teaspoon

Preparation

1.Remove 3-4 outer layers of the banana bud and chop it really fine into a vessel with water, salt, oil and turmeric powder. 

2.In a deep pan, heat some oil and splutter the mustard. Add dry red chillies and brown them. Now add in the finely chopped banana bud(after squeezing out the water) and cook covered, at low heat.

3.Grind the grated coconut with cumin seeds,red chilly powder and garlic.

4. When the banana bud is cooked well, add the cooked green gram, coconut mixture , curry leaves and mix well. Check for salt. Cover and cook for a few minutes. Switch off