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Indian Plantain Flower Stir Fry (Vazhaipoo)

A traditional South Indian stir fry made with plantain flower, spices, and coconut.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Plantain Flower finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Urad Dal
  • 2 nos Green Chilies slit
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • ¼ cup Grated Coconut
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add urad dal, green chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
  3. Add the chopped plantain flower and salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Finally, add grated coconut, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Plantain Flower, Stir-Fry, Vazhaipoo
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