Vazhaithandu Poriyal | Banana Stem Curry
Vazhaithandu Poriyal is a crunchy, mild poriyal made by tempering vazhaithandu with onion, coconut & spices. Vazhaithandu Poriyal is very healthy, easy to make and a good choice to side it up with masala rice varieties. How to make Vazhaithandu Poriyal is featured in this post with step by step pictures.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized banana stem
- 1 medium sized onion chopped finely
- 2 tablespoon coconut grated
- 1.5 tablespoon split moong dal
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
To Temper:
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
- a small sprig curry leaves
- 2 green chillies slitted
Instructions
- Remove the outer ring & slice them into round disks, remove the fibre and discard them.
- Chop them into small cubes and keep them immersed in buttermilk.
- Soak moong dal in water for 30mins, set aside.
- Heat oil – add the items under ‘to temper’ table, let it crackle add onion and moong dal.
- Saute for 3mins until dals and onion turn slightly browned.
- Drain buttermilk from the veggie and keep it ready.
- Add the veggie along with turmeric powder.
- Add water and required salt till immersing level.
- Cook by keeping it covered.
- Cook till the veggie turns soft and becomes transparent.
- Add grated coconut, give a quick stir and switch off.
- Serve Vazhaithandu Poriyal with hot steamed rice and puli kulambu.
Notes
- While tempering instead of green chillies, you can even add red chillies and chana dal.
- Raw coconut is of no cholestrol so I always add it at the last stage but if you preparing your lunch well in advance then saute the coconut then swtich off else the poriyal will get spoiled soon.
Nutrition Facts
Vazhaithandu Poriyal | Banana Stem Curry
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 266
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 2130mg93%
Potassium 592mg17%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1082IU22%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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