Vazhaithandu Poriyal/Banana Stem Poriyal

11:23 AM Chandra Karthikeyan 0 Comments

Ingredients:

• Banana stem/Vazhaithandu - 15cm one piece
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt as required
• Onion - 1
• Green chilli - 1
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Grated coconut - 2 tsp
• Chopped coriander leaves - little

Method:

• Remove the outer cover and slice the stem into disks. While slicing remove the fiber with your fingers. Chop the stem disks into pieces.
• Pressure cook chopped stem pieces with salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 tumbler water for 2 whistles.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, then add chopped onion and green chilli, saute it for 2 minutes, then add cooked stem along with water. When the water is almost dried add coconut and coriander leaves. Remove from heat.
• Serve this with rice and kulambu of your choice.