VAALAIPOO VADAI-CUTLET

Vazhaipoo Vadai / Banana flower Lentil Vada

                                   

Ingredients



1. chana dal          1 cup
2. valaippu/banana flower    1 med size flower(cleaned n chopped finely)
3. fennel seeds      1 tbsp and 1 tsp
4. greenchillies      4 no.s
5. onion        1 med. size onion finely chopped
6. curry leaves      1 twig (chopped )
7. ginger          1/2 tsp
8. coriander leaves  1 tbsp   
9. oil  for deep frying

Method

• soak chana dal for 1-2 hrs.
• clean and finely chop plaintain flower n soak it in buttermilk.
• gind chanadal ,green chillies and 1 tbsp fennel seeds coarsely(keep some whole chanadal 10-20nos)
• to the grounded chanadal add valaipoo,enough salt , onion, ginger, fennel seeds,soaked whole chanadal,curry leaves and coriander leaves mix it well.
• heat oil and deep fry it as desired size n shape.



VAALAIPOO VADAI