We try to order either Valai thandu / plantain flower regularly if not every week at least every other week. Valaipoo I normally make poriyal or biryani. Another easy way to incorporate it into kids’ diets is vadai. After making vadai I had some leftover so decided to make Valaipoo methi poriyal I was worried about the outcome because both have little bitter taste. But with the addition of coconut & onion, it turned out to be good. Do try out this healthy, simple stir fry. It goes well with rice.
Ingredients
Valaipoo / Plantain flower -2 cups (Cleaned and cut)
Methi Leaves – 3/4 cup
3/4th cooked toor dal – 3 tablespoons
Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
salt to taste
oil – 3 teaspoon (I have used sesame oil)
Red chili -3-5 (Adjust to spice level)
mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
urad dal – 2 teaspoon
turmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Onion – 1 to 2 tablespoons
Method:
Heat oil. Add mustard seeds let it pop. Add urad dal, red chili. Fry till brown color. Add Onion fry for a min. Add cleaned and cut plantain flower, salt, turmeric powder. Cook it
Once done add Toor dal, methi leaves mix well. cook it again