BANANA BLOSSOM VADAI (வாழைப்பூ வடை)

INGREDIENTS:

Plantain flower - 1 medium

Channa dal - 1 cup ( soak in water for 2 hrs)

Turmeric powder - half cup

Water - 2 cups

Onion - 1 medium 

Salt as required

Oil 

MASALA:

Fennel seeds 

Peeled garlic - 2 to 3 pods

Green chillis - 3 

METHOD:

1. Chop the banana florets nicely and add it in salted water or in turmeric mixed water to avoid blackening.
2. Grind the chana dal.
3. Add ground masala,sliced onion,green chilli ,curry leaves and mainly chopped plantain florets with  ground chana dal.
4. Take a tablespoon of the batter and shape it into a ball. Flatten it by pressing a little. Deep fry both sides until golden brown.
5. Vazhaipoo vadai is ready and can be served with coconut chutney.