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    Home » Recipes » 15 Mins Recipes

    Vazhai Thandu Poriyal Recipe | Plantain (Banana) Stem Curry/Stir Fry

    Published: Jun 10, 2013 · Modified: Feb 24, 2019 by Radhika · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Vazhaithandu Poriyal

    Vazhai thandu poriyal recipe - a no onion, no garlic recipe, its perfect to make and have with lunch during Vrat (fasting) days when you are not supposed to cook those two ingredients. Vazhai thandu is also called as Plantain Stem or Plantain pith that happens to be rich in fibre and also has many other medicinal and nutritional benefits.

    When my younger one was suffering from constipation years back, the Doctor advised me to feed him the juice extracted from the plantain stem as a natural cure.

    The juice is also given to young girls to attain puberty as it cleanses the Uterus in a natural way and also heals the stomach cramps that they may suffer during the mensus time.

    While my Mom makes the Banana Stem poriyal differently, this curry version is my MIL’s that is simple, quick which does not involve any grinding.

    Vazhai Thandu Poriyal Recipe

    The only pain with regard to this is the time it takes to clean and chop. Make sure that you grease your fingers with oil and it makes your fingers to darken considerably.

    If you are soaking the chopped plantain stem in buttermilk to prevent discoloration, drain the stem before adding it to the curry. Do not discard the buttermilk used for soaking.

    Add salt to taste and drink it. It will taste a bit sour but trust me it is full of fibre and nutrients to waste it away.

    Plantain Stem Stir Fry

    Check out other side dish recipes like Pirandai Thogayal, Baby potato sambal, Capsicum Zunka, Chakaravalli Kilangu Poriyal, Gongurra Soya Curry that pairs very well with rice.

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    Vazhai Thandu Poriyal recipe below:

    Vazhai Thandu Poriyal Recipe

    Vazhai thandu poriyal recipe - a quick curry or stir fry using plantain stem or pith that's served as a side with rice.
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    Prep Time : 30 mins
    Cook Time : 15 mins
    Total Time : 45 mins
    Servings : 4
    Course : Side Dish
    Cuisine : South Indian
    Author : Radhika

    Ingredients
      

    • Vazhai Thandu / Plantain - 2 cups
    • Tur Dal - 3 tbsp
    • Sambar powder – 2 tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
    • Grated coconut – ¼ cup
    • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
    • Urad dal – 1 tsp
    • Bengal Gram / Channa dal – 1 tsp
    • Whole dry red chilies – 2
    • Curry leaves – 1 sprig
    • Asafetida – ⅛ tsp
    • Salt – to taste
    • Oil – 3 tsp
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    Instructions
     

    • Remove the outer covering or thick hard shells covering the tender plantain stem and discard them.
    • Cut the plantain stem into roundels and further chop them fine. Remove any fibre that comes off while chopping and discard them.
    • You can soak the chopped plantain stem in a mixture of buttermilk and water to avoid any discoloration. This step is purely optional.
    • Soak the tur dal in enough water for 15 minutes or before you begin chopping the stem.
    • Heat a pan with oil. Add mustard seeds and when they crackle, add urad dal and channa dal and once they become golden brown, add broken dry chilies, asafetida and sauté for a few seconds.
    • Now add the soaked tur dal after draining the water away, chopped plantain stem, salt and mix well. Close with a lid and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Now add sambar powder, turmeric powder, mix well and let it cook over low flame. Keep mixing in between for even cooking of the plantain stem. No need to close with a lid or add water. The moisture in the stem is enough to cook. It should take 5-7 minutes to get cooked till the stem becomes soft.
    • Before taking off add grated coconut, curry leaves, mix well and take off fire. Close with a lid and leave it for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to merge together.
    • Vazhai thandu poriyal is ready.
    • Serve as a side dish with hot steaming rice.
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    Comments

    1. Sowmya

      March 14, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      I have a doubt..what if we do not remove the outer layer..is that harmfull..Because we did like that today

      Reply
      • Pavithra

        November 24, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Hi Sowmya,
        If you don't remove outer layer then difficult to eat. It will have too much thick fiber. So better to remove outer layer and cook it.

        Regards,
        Pavithra

        Reply
    2. Anitha Rajagopal

      January 11, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      We also prepare this. But we do not add any masala.

      Reply
    3. Anonymous

      November 08, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Thank you, I will try it. My friend gave me some, and now I know what to cook! Wish me luck...
      Akuner

      Reply

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