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Vazhaipoo Porial / Banana Flower Curry

February 7, 2021 by Hema Leave a Comment
Vazhaipoo Porial

Vazhaipoo is a superfood which has lots of health benefits. Vazhaipoo is also called as banana blossom, banana flower or banana heart. Banana flower is packed with essential minerals such as phosphorous, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium and iron, vital for several bodily functions. Banana flower is good for diabetic patients as it reduces the level … [Read more…]

Posted in: Curry Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Banana Blossom, Banana flower, Healthy dish, south indian curry, Vazhaipoo Porial

Vazhaipoo / Banana Flower Kuzhambu

May 13, 2018 by Hema Leave a Comment

This is a very interesting kuzhambu made from banana flower. The cleaning process only takes time. But this dish is worth a try. Banana flower has lots of health benefits and it is good for women in all ages.

Posted in: Kuzhambu Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Banana flower, Kuzhambu, Plantain flower, South indian lunch, Tamilnadu recipes, Vazhaipoo

Vazhaipoo Thuvaiyal / Banana Flower Chutney

April 27, 2017 by Hema 4 Comments
Vazhaipoo Thuvaiyal

We use banana flower for making Banana Flower Paruppu usili, Banana Flower Vadai, etc. But I have used banana flower to make tasty chutney or thuvaiyal which goes well with steamed rice, dosa or idlies.

Posted in: Chutney Recipes Tagged: Banana flower, Healthy chutney, South Indian chutney, Thuvaiyal

Banana Flower / Vazhaipoo Vadai

December 2, 2015 by Hema Leave a Comment

The banana flower is the flower of banana plant. It is called as Vazhaipoo in Tamil. It is large and maroon colored cone shaped flower with cream colored florets layered inside. It has many medicinal properties. Banana flowers are rich vitamins like C and E, flavonoids, protein, minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, copper, phosphorous, magnesium … [Read more…]

Posted in: Vadai Recipes Tagged: Banana flower, healthy recipes, Vada recipes, Vazhai poo

How to Clean Banana Flower or Vazhaipoo ?

December 2, 2015 by Hema 3 Comments

Vazhaipoo is the tamil name for banana flower. It is also known as banana blossom or banana heart. Banana flowers are edible ,highly nutritious,  slightly  bitter and starchy taste. The florets of the banana flowers need to be cleaned well before they are cooked as a vegetable .  I am giving the procedure for cleaning the banana … [Read more…]

Posted in: Basic Tips Tagged: Banana flower, How to, Vazhai poo

Vazhaipoo (Plantain / Banana Flower) Paruppu Usili

July 9, 2014 by Hema 1 Comment

The banana flower’s health benefits are numerous. Banana flower is a leafy maroon colored cone with cream colored florets layered inside. These florets should be cleaned well before they are cooked. The banana flower is rich in vitamins, flavonoids and proteins. The flower has been used in traditional medicine to treat bronchitis, constipation and ulcer … [Read more…]

Posted in: Curry Recipes, Lunch Recipes Tagged: Banana flower, Plantain flower, Tamilnadu recipes, Vazhai poo

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