Vazhapoo Cutlet Recipe

Name: Vazhapoo Cutlet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 banana flower (Vazhapoo/Vazhakoombu); 1/2 cup toor dal (toovar dal/tuvar dal, all are one and the same); 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 -4 green chilies; 1 piece ginger, small; 2 cloves garlic; 3 -4 curry leaves; 1 egg; 1 pinch turmeric powder; breadcrumbs, as required; salt; oil, to deep fry

Servings: persons

1 banana flower (Vazhapoo/Vazhakoombu)
1/2 cup toor dal (toovar dal/tuvar dal, all are one and the same)
2 onions, finely chopped
3 -4 green chilies
1 piece ginger, small
2 cloves garlic
3 -4 curry leaves
1 egg
1 pinch turmeric powder
breadcrumbs, as required
salt
oil, to deep fry

1
Remove the outer layers from the vazhapoo.
2
Wash well and chop finely.
3
Add 1 tsp.
4
of oil, a pinch of salt and a pinch of turmeric powder to the finely chopped vazhapoo.
5
Mix well and keep aside.
6
Pour oil in a wok.
7
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
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Saute till lightly brown.
9
Add the chopped banana flower.
10
Mix well and cook for sometime on low flame.
11
In a separate vessel, boil the toor dal well and mash it.
12
Add this with the cooked banana flower.
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Mix well.
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Make into small balls as to resemble cutlets.
15
Beat an egg in a separate dish.
16
Dip the cutlets in the beaten egg, one by one, and coat well with breadcrumbs.
17
Deep fry in hot oil.
18
Drain excess oil on clean kitchen napkins.
19
Serve hot as a snack or as a side dish.

178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 banana flower (Vazhapoo/Vazhakoombu), 1/2 cup toor dal (toovar dal/tuvar dal, all are one and the same), 2 onions, finely chopped, 3 -4 green chilies, and more.

Yes, Vazhapoo Cutlet falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vazhapoo Cutlet

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