Banana stem is rich in fiber and is rich in potassium and vitamin B6 just like the fruit. It is believed to have a cooling effect on the body and hence, is recommended in tropical climates.
Ingredients:
1. Banana stem - 400gms
2. Yellow green gram - 1/4cup
3. Turmeric powder -1tsp
4. Grated coconut - 1cup
5. Cumin seeds -2tsps
6. Red chillies - 2
7. Beaten curd -1tsp
8. Sugar - 2tsps
9. Curry leaves - few
10. Mustard seeds - 1tsp
11. Black gram - 1tsp
12. Salt and oil - as required
Method:
Grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds and red chillies coarsely. Soak the yellow green gram in water for ten minutes. Cut the banana stem into small cubes. Place them in water to which curd has been added. Swirl the water with a fork for few seconds and remove any strings attached to it. Wash and cook in two cups of water along with yellow green gram and turmeric powder. When it becomes soft, add salt and sugar. Cook for few more seconds. Then, add the ground paste and curry leaves. Simmer till is well blended. Garnish with mustard seeds and black gram tempered in oil.
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