Vazhapoo Poriyal (Banana blosom curry)

Floret with and without the stamen
and sheath

Ingredients
- One banana blosom cleaned as above and finely chopped
- one onion roughly chopped
- For seasoning - one teaspoon each of mustard, cumin, curry leaves
- Two red chillies ( increase if you like it hot )
- one tablespoon shredded coconut
1. Heat oil in a pan and season. Add chillies and onion
2. When the onion is translucent add the chopped blosom florets and saute for a few minutes.
3. Add salt and very little water and close with a lid. Allow it to cook for 15 to 20 mins
4. when all the water is drained up add the shredded coconut and enjoy over rice.
This curry will be slightly bitter - more the bitterness the better for health is what my mom used to tell to make me eat this :)