Plantain Flower (Bondi) Upkari...A GSB konkani cuisine

plantain flower

 Ingredients:-

Plantain flower-1(chopped finely)

Mustard seeds-1tsp

Red chillies-3-4(cut into small pieces)

Jaggery -2tsp

Coconut-1tbsp(grated)

Coconut oil or vegetable oil for seasoning

Method:-

• First remove the 2 layers of the flower and then chop it finely.
• Apply 1/2tsp of salt and keep aside.
• Now heat a kadai or pan put 1tbsp of coconut or any other veg oil let it heat for a while .
• Now add mustard let it crackle then add red chilly pieces and fry till its changes color.
• Now add chopped plantain flower,jaggery and check for salt
• then stir it well.Cover it with a lid and let it cook on its own juice.
• Check in between once it is almost dry add grated coconut and switch off the gas.
• Serve hot with rice and dal.

plantain flower upkari