Banana Flower Vada Recipe ๐๐ธ
Overview:
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Banana Flower Vada, a delightful South Indian snack bursting with aromatic spices and the unique taste of banana blossoms. This recipe yields crispy and flavorful vadas that are perfect for enjoying as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Channa dal |
| 3 | Coconut |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| – | Asafoetida powder |
| 2 | Turmeric powder |
| 1/4 cup | Red chilies |
| 6 | Green chilies |
| 4 inch | Ginger |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3 strands | Curry leaves |
| 20 | Coriander leaves |
| 1/2 tsp | Fennel powder |
Instructions:
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Prepare Banana Flowers:
- Gently undo the petals covering the banana flowers.
- Pluck the flowers between the petals.
- Remove the central thread-like portion from each flower strip.
- Finely cut the flower strips.
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Soak Banana Flowers:
- In a bowl of water, add 1 cup of buttermilk.
- Soak the cut flower strips in the buttermilk water to prevent darkening.
- Wash them thoroughly and cook in the same buttermilk water until they are soft.
- Drain the cooked banana flowers.
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Prepare Vada Batter:
- Grind the cooked banana florets along with red chilies, turmeric powder, grated coconut, broken chana dal, and fennel powder.
- Add a minimal amount of water while grinding to form a smooth paste.
- Mix in finely cut onions, ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, and curry leaves.
- Add salt and asafoetida to taste, ensuring the vada batter is thick in consistency.
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Shape and Fry Vadas:
- Form equal-sized balls from the vada batter.
- Place the balls on a greased plastic sheet and flatten them to approximately 5 cm in diameter.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed vessel for deep frying.
- Carefully slide the vadas into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Once fried, remove the vadas from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels.
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Serve:
- Banana Flower Vadas are best enjoyed hot and crispy.
- Serve them with a side of refreshing mint chutney for a burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3348.4
- Fat Content: 120.5g
- Saturated Fat: 77g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 241.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 468.9g
- Fiber: 136.9g
- Sugar: 111.3g
- Protein: 136.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Banana Flower Vadas are a great way to incorporate the unique flavor and nutritional benefits of banana blossoms into your diet.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference by increasing or decreasing the quantity of chilies.
- Ensure the vada batter is thick enough to hold its shape while frying to achieve crispy vadas.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces or chutneys to accompany the vadas for a personalized touch.
