Ingredients: 300 grams Banana Stem – cut into small dices and soaked in buttermilk,1/4 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions) – finely chopped,2 Green Chillies – finely chopped,1 sprig Curry leaves – finely chopped,1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds,2 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated,Sunflower Oil – for cooking,Salt – to taste
Time in minutes: 40 Servings: 4 Course: Side Dish Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Instructions: To begin making the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe, firstly pressure cook the banana stem along with the buttermilk, salt and turmeric powder for about 1 whistle. Release the pressure naturally and drain the water out.Heat a skillet with oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and let the mustard seeds crackle.Once done, add the cooked Banana stem and mix everything properly.After a minute, add in the green chili, salt to taste and give it a mix. Let it cook for about 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, add in the grated coconut and give it stir fry for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, switch off the stove and it is ready to be served.Serve the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Parappu Rasam and Elai Vadam to enjoy your Lunch meal.