Banana blossom fritters (pakoras)
Fritters
Indian cuisine
The Banana plant is generally revered in India as a "kalpvriksh' - a giving source whereby almost every part of the plant is useful. The core of the stem is used as a a vegetable, the outer layers is stripped down for rope fiber. the leaves are used as disposable plates, and the blossoms are used as a vegetable for savory dishes. <br />Preparing the blossoms is laborious , the inflorescence is stripped off the fibrous pistil individually , diced and immersed in acidulated water to prevent oxidation, drained and combined with chickpea flour and spices to make a thick mix that is deep fried. <br />Banana blossoms are available in Asian or Indian grocery stores on a regular basis. Look for vibrant large maroon colored conical specimens that are not wilted .
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