Authentic Keralan Vazhaipoo Parippu Usili with Warm Steamed Matta Rice
A delicate and nutritious South Indian delicacy featuring finely chopped banana blossoms crumbled with spiced lentils. This traditional preparation offers a wonderful earthy texture that pairs wonderfully with warm matta rice.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Kerala
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak the chana dal and tuvar dal in water for 2 hours, then drain completely.
2
Coarsely grind the soaked lentils along with dry red chilies, fennel seeds, and salt without adding extra water.
3
Steam the ground lentil mixture in a steamer or idli plates for about 10 minutes until cooked, then crumble it into coarse crumbs.
4
Clean the banana blossom, chop finely, and soak in buttermilk water to prevent discoloration; drain well before cooking.
5
Heat coconut oil in a pan, splutter the mustard seeds, add curry leaves, asafoetida, and turmeric powder.
6
Add the chopped banana blossom to the pan, sprinkle a little water, cover, and cook until tender.
7
Toss in the crumbled lentil mixture and freshly grated coconut, stirring continuously on medium heat until well combined and slightly crisp.
8
Serve hot alongside warm steamed matta rice.
Ingredients
1 medium banana blossom, cleaned and finely chopped
1/2 cup chana dal, soaked for 2 hours
1/4 cup tuvar dal, soaked for 2 hours
4 dry red chilies
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated coconut
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