Banana Stem Stir Fry

[P.J.]

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This recipe is rich in fibre which helps you feel full for long and aids weight loss!

ingredients

• 1 banana stem, chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 2-3 curry leaves
• 2 green chillies, slit
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp oil

Method

• Take 2 banana stems, remove the thick outer late and fiber, chop it into pieces and soak it in buttermilk
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, green chillies and curry leaves
• When the dal turns brown add the onions and cook till translucent
• Then add drained banana stem pieces and little water. Cover and cook till banana stem is soft
• Add salt and mix well and serve

 

[Iyyarooraan]

Even finely chopped banana stem will cause some problem for those like me who rely gum-power. In my boyish days we used chop it by sharp-brimmed tumblers. Pattiamma would say the vazhaithandu can even digest a hard stone. Those days are gone along with my teeth-friends.