Banana Flower Chutney | ಬಾಳೆಹೂವಿನ ಚಟ್ನಿ । ಪೂಂಬೆ ಚಟ್ನಿ | Bale Hoovina Chutney | poombe chutney

 Banana Flower Chutney | ಬಾಳೆಹೂವಿನ ಚಟ್ನಿ । ಪೂಂಬೆ ಚಟ್ನಿ 

Ingredients Required

• Banana Flower - 1
• Tamarind Water - 4 tsp
• Jaggery - 4 tbsp
• salt - As per the taste
• Grated Coconut - 2 Tsp
• Bengal gram - 2 tsp
• Redchillies - 4 to 5
• Oil - 4 Tsp
• Curry Leaves - 1 tsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
• Water - As per the requirement

Method of preparation

• Remove the outer cover of banana flower until the surface color is white.
• Now cut them to small pieces.
• To a pan add water, now switch on the flame, add chopped banana flower, add tamarind water.
• Now allow it to cook for atleast 15 to 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes switch off the flame, allow it to cool down.
• In another pan, add oil, add bengal gram and redchillies, fry them until bengal gram changes its color.
• Now to a mixer jar add cooked banana flower, roasted mixture,grated coconut, salt and jaggery
• Grind them to fine paste by adding water as needed.
• In another pan add oil, once oil is hot add mustard seeds, add curry leaves, now add grinded mixture and boil it.
• Delicious and healthy banana chutney is ready to serve.
• Serve it with hot rice and ghee.

Tips

• Use coconut oil to get the perfect traditional taste.
• Jaggery can be reduced as per the taste.
• This chutney can be stored  in fridge for atleast 1 month.