Authentic Tamil Nadu Tuticorin Thoothukudi Thoothukudi Valaipoo Varuval with Warm Steamed Ponni Rice
Crispy and spiced banana flower fritters pan-seared to golden perfection. This traditional coastal delicacy offers a wonderful earthy crunch that pairs wonderfully with fragrant steamed rice.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Soak the chana dal for two hours and drain completely.
2
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal along with dried red chillies, fennel seeds, ginger, and garlic without adding much water.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground dal paste, cleaned chopped banana flower, chopped onions, curry leaves, and salt.
4
Mix everything thoroughly and shape the mixture into small, flat patties.
5
Heat coconut oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
6
Place the patties on the skillet and shallow fry until both sides turn golden brown and delightfully crisp.
7
Serve hot alongside warm steamed Ponni rice.
Ingredients
1 large banana flower (valaipoo), cleaned and finely chopped
1/2 cup chana dal, soaked for 2 hours
4 dried red chillies
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 inch piece ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup small onions, finely chopped
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons coconut oil for shallow frying
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