Peel the outer layers of the banana flower. These are the dark red co lour ones. As you peel them the flowers are inside.

Extract these flowers. Each of these carry a hard stigma, which cannot be chewed. So extract them and discard.

The soft white portion as you peel is completely edible so once you reach the white portion you can use it completely.

Keep the water ready in a bowl. Add the salt and the turmeric powder.

Chop the flowers and the soft white portion. and immediately soak in the water ,as it may turn dark due to the stain.

Bring this mixture to a boil. Keep covered and boiling for about 5 minutes. Drain the excess liquid and extract the cooked banana flower. Set aside.

Into a pan add the oil as the oil warms up add the mustard seeds.

When the mustard seeds splutter add the urad dal, cumin seeds and dry red chillies.

When these roast and release a wonderful aroma add the curry leaves and coconut and roast at a low heat till golden brown.

Add in cooked and drained banana flower, toss well with the roasted masala.

Toss around till the masala well coated in the banana flower.

Serve hot with Rice and any of the above curries