Valaipoo kootu ( Plantainflower with lentils )

  I had lot of valaipoo , so I tried this with tuvar dhal. It came well. it tastes different from other kootu.

Requirements :

 Plantain flower – 1 cup

Tuvar dhal -  1 cup

Pearl Onion – 5

Tomato – 1

Coconut oil – 1 tbs

Curry leaves

To grind :

Coconut grated – 2 tbs

Cumin – ½ tsp

Green chilly – 5 – 6

Method :

In a cooker , add plantain flower , tuvar dhal , tomatoand cook for two whistles.

Grind coconut , cumin and green chilly.

Add this to the cooker and allow to boil.

Heat a kadai , add oil followed by mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add  this seasoning and serve.