Banana flower can also be used in food, make these 5 delicious dishes from it

Updated: 28-02-2026, 11.28 AM

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Banana flower is also called the raw form of banana. This part is beneficial for health and is also used in food. It is generally used in South Indian food. Let us today tell you the recipes of 5 dishes made from banana flowers, which you can easily make at home. You will be satisfied after eating these and you will want to make them again and again.

Banana Flower Vegetable

Banana flower curry is a healthy and tasty option. To make this, first clean the banana flower and cut it into small pieces. Now heat oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin, asafoetida and curry leaves. Now add chopped banana flowers to it and fry for a while. Add turmeric, coriander, red chilli and salt to it and let it cook on low flame, until the flowers become soft.

Banana Flower Tikki

Banana flower tikkis can be a great breakfast, which you can serve with evening tea. For this, first of all clean the banana flower and cut it into small pieces. Then prepare the mixture by adding boiled potatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, coriander leaves and spices. Now make small tikkis from this mixture and fry them in oil until they become golden. Serve it hot and enjoy.

Banana Flower Pudding

Banana flower kheer is a unique sweet, which can make your food sweet as well as nutritious. To make this, first boil the milk, then add chopped banana flowers to it and let it cook on low flame. When the flowers become soft, add sugar, cardamom powder and dry fruits and cook for some time. Let the kheer thicken well and serve after adding dry fruits etc.

Banana Flower Curry

Banana flower curry is a unique and delicious dish, which you can make on special occasions. For this, first boil coconut milk, then add chopped banana flowers to it. Now add all the spices like turmeric, coriander and red chilli powder etc. in it. Let it cook on low flame, until it thickens. Finally add curry leaves to it and cook for some time, then serve it hot.

Banana Flower Dumplings

Banana flower pakodas can be a great breakfast, which you can enjoy with tea. To make this, first of all mix salt, celery and baking soda in gram flour. Now add chopped banana flowers to it and mix well. After this, take this mixture in small portions and fry it in hot oil, until it becomes golden brown. You can eat them with chutney.