Peel the outer layers of the banana flower
Coat the knife with some oil
Take a bowl of water
From the top of the flower, slice it vertically and horizontally and then cut it as shown
Try to get the pieces as small as possible
Put the cut pieces into the water immediately
This is to protect the pieces from browning or blackening
Cook the banana flower pieces in water and salt for about 5 – 8 minutes or till the pieces are cooked
Strain and keep aside
This step is done to prevent the bitterness which comes from certain varieties of kodappen
If you are certain of your source, then you can directly add it later and then cook it with the masala for 5 minutes
Grind the coconut, sliced pearl onions, curry leaves, sliced green chillies and turmeric powder together
Heat oil in a pan and sputter mustard seeds in it
Add chopped onions and garlic and saute till soft
Then add curry leaves and sliced dried chilly
You can also add red cilli powder if you want
Mix well and saute for 1 minute
Add the cooked flower pieces and mix well
Then add the coconut mixture and stir well
Cover and cook for 1 minute
Delicious thoran is ready