Valaipoo Poriyal


Clean the Valaipoo by removing the Stigma and plastic sheath from each flower.
Chop them into tiny pieces. Soak the flowers in buttermilk to prevent oxidation till you cook.
Drain the flowers and pressure cook them for 1 whistle.
  • In a hot pan add about 3 tsp of oil and season the oil with a spring of curry leaves, pinch of hing, 4 red chillies, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dhal, 1 tsp chana dhal, and 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 crushed garlic pod
  • Add finely sliced onion (1 large) and saute till onions turn color
  • Add salt per taste, 1 tsp of turmeric powder
  • Toss in the cooked flowers
  • Add 1 tsp of red chilly powder (optional)
  • Saute the flowers till the ingredients combine well and any excess water evaporates
  • Optional: you may add a handful of presoaked split moong dhal , cover and cook on low flame till the dhal is done. sprinkle drops of water if needed time to time.
  • Add 1 tbsp of shredded coconut, stir and simmer the stove for another 2 mins
  • Serve hot as a side dish.

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