Banana Stem Poriyal | Vazhaithandu Kari |Banana Stem Vepudu | Banana Stem Stir Fry | Banana Stem Thoran | Gluten Free and Vegan Recipe

 

Hi Supermoms,

Today I am going to share a simple and quick to make stir fry recipe using the wonderful stem of the Banana tree. I have earlier shared the numerous health benefits of banana stem and also how to clean them. Do check out my blog post on the same. 

Once you have your banana stem cleaned and soaked in buttermilk, making this poriyal/thoran/vepudu will hardly takes 10 minutes . Banana stem cooks really fast. 

You can enjoy this dish as a salad or as a snack too. 

So healthy and delicious.  

Do try adding banana stem regularly in your weekly menu. I have a lot of recipes to update here and also have to find time to edit videos so that I can share them with you. So, I will keep the introductions short and directly dive into the recipe.

But, don't forget to try out this recipe for your family and share your feedback with me. 

Vazhaithandu Kari | Banana Stem Thoran By Masterchefmom:

Preparation time: 15 minutes (to clean the banana stem)

Cooking time: 10-12 minutes

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Serves : 2-3

Ingredients:

2 cups banana stem (finely chopped)

1/8 tsp turmeric powder

2-3 tsp fresh grated or ground coconut 

Salt to taste

For tempering:

1-2 tsp sesame oil ( you can also use coconut oil)

1-2 dry chillies (adjust)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp chana dal

1 sprig curry leaves

Method:

1. Heat a pan with oil.
2. Add all the ingredients for tempering .
3. Stir in the chopped banana stem.
4. Add salt, turmeric powder and mix well.
5. Cover and cook for a few minutes ( covered).

Chef tip: If the banana stem is tender, they will take very less time to cook. Add water accordingly. 

6. Open and check if the banana stem are cooked.  Cook for another minute or till the time the extra water is absorbed.
7. Switch off and add fresh coconut. 

Chef tip: I usually add pieces of coconut into my mixer and grind it for a few seconds. You can store this coconut in the refrigerator and use it for garnish. 

Your delicious Vazhaithandu/banana stem Kari/thoran/poriyal/vepudu is now ready to be served. So tasty!!!!

Do try out this recipe and share your feedback with me. 

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom