Banana Blossom 65 (vegan) Recipe
Crispy fried banana hearts tossed with chili garlic sauce, aromatic curry leaves and cilantro
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Chili Garlic Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean and Prepare Banana Blossoms
Remove the outer layers of the banana blossoms and separate the edible heart. Chop the heart into small pieces and soak in water with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter.
Cooking
- 3
Fry the Banana Blossoms
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Dip the chopped banana blossoms in the batter and fry them in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Prepare Chili Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, red chili flakes, soy sauce, and lime juice to create the chili garlic sauce.
- 5
Toss and Garnish
In a large bowl, toss the crispy banana blossoms with the chili garlic sauce, curry leaves, and chopped cilantro. Serve hot.
