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vazhaithandu poriyal

Vazhaithandu Poriyal

Vazhaithandu poriyal is a healthy classic South Indian side in which banana stem is sauteed along with aromatic spices. Perfect when as a side for rice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ Cup Onion (finely chopped)
  • ¼ tsp Salt (adjust per taste)
  • 2 Cups Vazhaithandu | Banana stem (cleaned and finely chopped)
  • tsp Turmeric
  • ¼ Cup Freshly Grated coconut

To temper

  • 2 tsp Oil
  • ½ tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Broken Urad Dal
  • ½ tsp Jeera
  • 2 Dry Red Chilli
  • 1 Green chilli (slit)
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves

Instructions
 

  • First clean and chop the banana stem as shown in my previous post.
  • Heat a pan with oil and add the mustard seeds. Once mustard seeds sputters, add the remaining ingredients under "To temper", in the given order. Saute until the urad dal turns golden brown.


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  • Add the onion to the pan along with the salt and saute until the onion turns translucent.


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  • Now, add the banana stem and saute for 30 secs. Add the turmeric powder, mix well and cook covered in medium flame for about 5 mins or until the banana stem is cooked.


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  • Remove the lid and increase the flame to high. Saute until the poriyal becomes dry. Turn off the flame and then add the grated coconut and mix well.


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  • Serve hot as a side for rice.

Notes | FAQ

- Vazhaithandu will appear hard because of high fiber content, but will cook quickly. You do not need to add additional water for cooking.
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