Vazaipoo vadai (banana flower vadai)

Vazaipoo or banana flower is used to make delicious vada in Tamil Nadu. Called as poombe in mangalore kannada. It is very similar to masala vada(parippu vada).
Only the inner part of poombe along with the the florets can be used. The florets have to be cleaned and a fiber in each floret will have to be removed. I have added the pics of what all is used for vada. (From Google)
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Ingredients
Banana flower -1 cleaned and chopped finely
Chana dal -1/2 cup
Onions - 1 medium finely chopped was r Lytton dad says c A address and
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp finely chopped
Hing(asofoetida) - a pinch
Red chilli - 6 to 8
Green chilli - 4 to 5 finely chopped
Saunf (fe pullnnel seeds) - 2 tbsp
Salt - for taste
Oil - for frying
Method
Soak the channa dal for about 2 hours in water. Grind it to a coarse mix along with red chilli using a blender. Take care not to make it to a smooth paste.
Remove the outer cover of banana flower. Take the florets. Remove the stamen from each floret. Cut them into small pieces. The innermost part also will be used. Keep this in buttermilk till use to prevent discoloration. Drain before use.
Mix the chana dal paste with chopped banana flower, onions, coriander leaves and green chillies. Add asofoetida, saunf and salt for taste. Mix well. Take a small ball from this mix. Flatten this a little. Deep fry in oil. Serve hot with tonato sauce or chutney.