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Banana blossom chutney

Banana Blossom Coconut Chutney | Vazhakoombu Chamanthi

Mouth-watering hot and tangy chutney made with banana blossom and coconut.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 purple leaves from a banana blossom
  • 2 cups grated coconut
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 inch ginger
  • 5 shallots
  • 2 dried whole red chili
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder; cayenne adjust according to your heat level

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Cut purple leaves into large pieces.
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  2. Add leaves to a pan with water, turmeric, and salt
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  3. Boil for about 5 mins and cool.
  4. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend well.
    Banana blossom chutney
  5. Enjoy with hot rice or idlis!
    Banana blossom chutney