POT# 15 VAZHAIPOO KOLA URUNDAI(BANANA BLOSSOM BALLS)

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 Vazhaipoo/ Banana blossoms have the origin to be southeast Asian countries. These blossoms are rich in nutrients and are very healthy. It is an excellent source of manganese, copper, iron, fiber, and much more micronutrients.
Health Benefit of Banana Blossoms:
  1. It is believed that it reduces insulin secretion in the body, thus it is very healthy for diabetic patients to consume.
  2. It is rich in antioxidants, good for healthy skin and body.
  3. The fiber content helps the digestive tract to stay healthy, treats for bloating stomach, and abdominal pain, and also deals with gastrointestinal problems.
  4. The iron content helps the anemic people to raise the RBC count.
  5. The manganese in the flower is an excellent antidepressant, helps out to bring down the stress level, and helps in controlling the mood swing.
  6. They regulate the mensurational cycle and prevent excessive bleeding as it increases the secretion of progesterone in the body. Recommended for women deducted with PCOD problems.
  7. Highly recommended for the breastfeeding mothers as it improves lactation, also it healthifies the uterus.
  8. They possess ethanol flowers, which would prevent the malarial parasite growth and growth of pathogenic bacteria. Thus, it is capable of treating infection and curing wounds faster.
The banana blossoms are generally bitter in taste, is the reason why kids and many other hesitate to have it. So here is an easy recipe of the blossoms that tempts everyone. 

Preparation

Dish: Vazhaipoo kola urundai
Category: Snack
Time: Preparation time   - 5 minutes
            Cooking time          - 10 minutes
Quantity: 10 pieces

Let us now check out the required ingredients.

Ingredients:

Banana blossoms(florets)/vazhaipoo- 1 cup
Gram flour                                       - 1 tbsp 
Green chili                                       - 2
Onion                                               - 1
Garlic                                               - 5 cloves
Ginger                                              -1-inch piece
Rice flour                                          -1 tsp
Fennel seeds                                   - 1 tsp
Salt                                                   - to taste
Lemon juice(optional)                      - 1 tsp
Oil                                                     - to fry

                                    

Procedure:

  1. Take a cup of cleaned florets in a blender. Add onion, chili, garlic, ginger, and fennel seeds to it.
  2. Blend it coarsely and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
  3. Now add a cup of gram flour, and salt to it and mix well.
  4. Make the mixture to small balls.
  5. Dust it with rice flour.
  6. Heat oil in a pan, deep fry the balls in the oil. 

  7. Serve the hot kola balls with sauce or any kind of chutney.

Tips and Tricks:

  1. Fry the kola balls in a medium flame to get it golden brown and as well as to get it cooked.
  2. Dusting the balls in rice flour/ corn flour before frying makes the balls crispy.
  3. Also, you can dip the kola balls in maida(APF) paste and dip in bread crumbs for a crispier snack.
  4. Adjust the spiciness as per your taste.
  5. Add lemon juice to the mixture for a tangy taste, it is completely optional.
  6. For a healthier snack, you can bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius for 15- 20 minutes.

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