Banana stem fry/Vaalai thandu poriyal in kuchinigirls

Ingredients:

Banana stem - 200g

Oil - 1 Teaspoon

Mustard - 1/4 teaspoon

Urid dal - 1/4 teaspoon

Dry chilies - 2 or 3

Curry leaves - 1 strand

Grated coconut - 4 Teaspoon

Method:

> Take the thick skin of the banana stem

> And take that soft skin of the stem by knife 

> Cut the vegetable into a round shape

> Inbetween you can find the thread, just remove it by fingers.    

> Then chop the veg into small pieces. and put it in the water

> just roll it by using a knife or spoon. you can find the remaining threads in the knife. just remove it.

> Then drain the water and keep it aside

> In a pan add oil and once oil heated add mustard.

> Once mustard splutters add urad dal.curry leaves and dry chilies.

> Then add the chopped stem and mix well.do not add any extra water.

> Add salt and cover the pan by lid.let it cooks for 7 or more min.

> Once it boiled well add grated coconut. Mix well.

> Switch off the flame.

> Plantain fry is ready.

> Serve hot with rice for lunch.

Note:

> Banana stem is good for health

> Taking often this vegetable will avoid kidney stone problems.

> Once you start chopping it will turn into brown color.nothing to worry.it has lots of iron like apple and brinjal.

Recipe by: Aarthi Manikandan

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