Vazhappindi Banana stem is very rich in fibre. It is a very good source of potassium and vitamin B 6. It is also a good source of carbohydrates, calcium and iron. Constant use of Banana stem reduces obesity and high blood pressure. Use of banana stem is a remedy for constipation and kidney stone. Here, I am presenting an easy and tasty banana stem recipe.
VAZHAPPINDI PACHADI
Pachadi is a Curd based Kerala vegetarian dish. It is a side dish for rice. Usually we use cucumber or pine apple or mango to prepare pachadi. Here, I am using banana stem instead of such usual vegetables. In pachadi, we use coconut also. Try this recipe and enjoy its taste and health benefits.
INGREDIENTS
Vazhappindi / Banana stem (chopped) - 1 cup (cut in round shape first and chop.)
Curd - 1 1/4 cup
Coconut (grated) - 3/4 cup
Green chilli - 2
Dried chilli - 2
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 2 springs
Salt - to taste
Cooking oil - as needed
PREPARATION
Cook chopped banana stem and keep aside to cool. Grind grated coconut and green chilly to get a smooth paste. Add curd and salt to the coconut mix and stir well. Mix this curd with cooked banana stem.
Pour some oil into a hot pan and add mustard seeds, dried chillies and curry leaves. Allow mustard seeds to splutter. Then add this to the banana stem mix. Mix well. Vazhappindi Pachadi is ready. Enjoy with rice...
Like this recipe? Try this today itself. Its very easy and healthy.
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