Kelphoolachi Bhaaji(2) - Banana Blossom Stir Fry

 

Kelphool and Kala Vatana make a classic combination in Malvani cuisine. I have already posted the first version. Today, I am sharing a slightly different version. Hope you all like it.

 

Kelphoolachi Bhaaji(2)

Banana Blossoms Stir Fry

Ingredients

1 can banana blossom (20oz), soak, rinsed, chopped

1/3 cup boiled kale vatane sprouts

salt to taste

1 tsp jaggery or to taste

 

Grind to a coarse paste

1/2 cup fresh coconut

3 green chilies

1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, roasted

4-5 black peppercorn, roasted

 

Tempering

1 tbsp. coconut oil

1/2 cup minced onion

3-4 garlic cloves, smashed, leaving each clove whole

 

Method

1. Soak banana blossom in water for about an hour to remove any "can" taste. Rinse and drain. Chop finely and set aside.

 

 

2. Grind coconut coarsely with roasted spices. Make sure that the spices are ground finely but coconut remains little coarse.

3. Heat oil in a kadhai. Add garlic cloves and onion. Add turmeric powder. Saute for few minutes till onion is soft.

4. Add chopped banana blossoms, ground coconut paste. Sprinkle some water if needed.

5. Cover and let it cook for 10-12 minutes.

6. Add salt and jaggery.

 

Note -

1. Since I am using canned banana blossom, it doesn't take too long to cook.

 

 

Banana Blossom

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