Banana Flower Curry

Ingredients:

Banana Flower - 200gms
Turmeric Powder - 1tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/8tsp
Salt - 1tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 10Seeds
Bengal Gram - 1tsp
Black Gram - 1tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2tsp
Green Chilies – 3
Ginger - Small Piece (Make Paste Of Ginger & Chilies)
Curry Leaves – Few
Turmeric Powder - 1/8tsp
Red Chili Powder - 1/8tsp
Salt to Taste
Tamarind - 10gms
Oil - 5tsps

For Mustard Seasoning:

Mustard Seeds – 3/4tsp
Red Chili – 1 Small

Method

Heat a pan and add oil to it. When oil is hot add the fenugreek seeds, bengal gram followed by black gram. Fry till the seeds start changing color. Then add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Fry till the seeds splutter. Then add curry leaves and green chili-ginger paste. Fry the seasoning well and add the turmeric powder, red chili powder and mix well. Add cooked banana florets, salt and tamarind pulp. Mix well and cook covered on low flame for one minute. Meanwhile prepare the mustard seasoning.

Take red chili and break it into small pieces. add broken red chilies and mustard seeds to a mortar & pestle and crush the ingredients. When the mustard is crushed well, add little water and grind to a smooth paste. The smell of mustard indicates the smoothness of the grinding. Take this prepared mustard into a plate.

Remove the lid of the pan and stir once. Add the mustard seasoning and mix well. Transfer the curry to a serving bowl and serve hot with plain rice.