Banana Stem - Vazhapindi Thoran

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 2 cup Vazhapindi /Banana stem — finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Rice boiled
• 12 nos Dry red chilies
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tbsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Channa dal
• Curry leaves, a few
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing vazhapindi thoran, first cut vazhapindi into roundels and simultaneously,loop its serum onto your fingers to discard it.

2. Step 2

   Chop vazhapindi into fine pieces.

3. Step 3

   Cook vazhapindi along with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside.

4. Step 4

   Heat kadai pour 2 tbsps of oil. Add channa dal and mustard seeds. When mustard seeds allow to crackle add two red chilies and curry leaves.

5. Step 5

   Stir in the cooked vazhapindi to it. Stir everything together thoroughly and set aside. Let it cool for a while.

6. Step 6

   Dry roast the rice and the balance red chillies.

7. Step 7

   Dry grind it in a mixer.

8. Step 8

   Now spread this dry roast powder on to the vazhapindi and one tbsp of oil over it.

9. Step 9

   Stir everything together thoroughly and serve.

10. Step 10

    Vazhapindi thoran, a spicy side dish recipe is ready.