Vazhappo/Vazhachund-Cherupayar Thoran (Banana Flower-Green Gram Stir Fry

Here comes a nutritious,simple vegetarian stir fy with green gram and banana flower/banana buds

One interesting, useful and attractive info I got from Google about green gram is one of its health benefits .ie, weight control....

Green gram contains very low amount of calories. So it makes-up a very fine and effective remedy for losing those hefty kilos.(courtesy :Google)

Health Benefits of Banana Flower:

The banana flower’s health benefits are numerous. 

-The flower’s extracts combat pathogenic bacteria growth, and may also inhibit malarial bacterial growth as well.

-Banana flower’s chloroform extracts were found to stabilize blood sugar levels, which may help those suffering from diabetes.

-The high antioxidant content of banana flowers prevents oxidation and inhibits molecules from destabilizing DNA. This prevents heart diseases and strokes.

-A Himalayan Home Remedies article touts the banana flower for reducing the flow of menstrual blood.

-The banana flower’s high level of magnesium boosts mood and reduces anxiety.(Courtesy :LIVESTRONG.COM)

Ingredients :

Banana flower(Vazhachund) : 1 cup(chopped)

Green Gram(cooked) ; 1/2 cup

Coconut : half cup

Pearl onions : 4-5

Green Chilly : 2-3

Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp

Oil

Salt

Preparation :

Remove 3-4 outer peels of vazhachund.Grate this into a bowl of water.Wash well (3-4 times), drain and apply some coconut oil. Crush the ingredients from 3-5

Method:

• Heat a pan
• Add the chopped  vazhachund ,2-3 tbsps of water ,salt and cover for 5-10 minutes(low flame)
• Open the lid and add the cooked green gram and mix well
• Put the crushed coconut mix into it and cover again.
• Wait for 3-4 minutes
• Open the lid and combine well
• Switch off the flame.
• Drizzle 2-3 drops of oil.

Ready!!!!Serve!!!!!!!