Vazhaipoo Vadai

"Vazhaipoo Vadai" is a perfect authentic, traditional vegeterian starter.

Flower growth is started from the stem, 9-12 months after implanting the Banana plant. The inflorescences (flower stalks) grow through the center of the pseudo stem and then flowers develop in clusters and coil around the main axis.

Separating the stamen out of each floret is a time consuming process. But at the end you would have such a wonderful, crunchy Vadai's and its worth all your time.

Ingredients
Banana Flower - 1 (small)
Thoor Dhal - 100 gms
Channa Dhal - 200 gms
Dry Red Chillies - 4
Fennel Seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - to deep fry

Method

Soak both of the Dhals for one hour.

In a mixie grinder, add the soaked dhal, dry red chillies, fennel seeds, salt and grind it very coarsely.

De-vein the black part of the Banana flower (remove the stamen) and chop it finely.

Add the chopped banana flower to the coarsely grinded paste and mix it well.

Heat Oil in a Kadai and fry it in batches till it turns little dark brown.

Transfer the deep-fried vadai's and use tissue papers to suck out the excess oil.

Serve the hot delicious Vazhaipoo Vadai's..