Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili Recipe - Banana Flower Paruppu Usili

Step 1: To begin making the Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili Recipe, first soak the toor dal in water for about 3 to 4 hours

Step 2: Once the dal is soaked until soft; drain the excess water

Step 3: Into a food processor, add in the toor dal, add little water, salt to taste, torn dried red chillies, and turmeric powder

Step 4: You can add more chillies if you like it spicier

Step 5: Blend the lentils into a smooth mixture

Step 6: If you want the Paruppu Usili to have a coarse texture when steamed, then grind the dal a little coarse

Step 7: Grease steamer plates or idli plates with a little bit of oil and spoon the ground toor dal (paruppu usili) mixture into the steamer plates

Step 8: Place the filled steamer plates into the steamer and steam for10 minutes on high heat

Step 9: Once steamed, turn off the heat

Step 10: Transfer the steamed dal into a bowl and allow it to cool until we prepare Vazhaipoo for the usili

Step 11: Clean the Vazhaipoo (banana flower) and keep them soaked in a bowl which has water and curd mixed in it

Step 12: Soak for ten minutes

Step 13: Drain and chop Vazhaipoo

Step 14: Watch our video to learn how to prune the banana flowerHeat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a frying pan, add in the chopped Vazhaipoo (banana flower) and turmeric powder, salt to taste, cover and steam cook them for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 15: Remove and keep them aside

Step 16: In the same pan add some more oil, once oil is hot add mustard seeds, split urad dal and saute till the urad dal turns golden brown in colour

Step 17: Once the urad dal has turned golden brown, add asafoetida, curry leaves and break the steamed toor dal cakes and add to the pan

Step 18: Stir fry for 5 to 8 minutes until it forms a crumble

Step 19: Finally add the cooked Vazhaipoo and stir to combine well

Step 20: Check for salt and adjust according to taste

Step 21: Transfer the Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili Recipe to a serving bowl and serve

Step 22: Serve Vazhaipoo Paruppu Usili Recipe with Sundakkai / Manathakkali Kai Vathal Kuzhambu, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for a delicious lunch