Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Valaithandu ( Plantain / Banana stem ) chutney




There are many varities of chutneys ( Dip). Chutneys can be made with pulses , fruit and vegetables. Banana tree is the only tree whose all the parts are used like flower , stem , raw banana , fruit and leaf for eating food. This chutney I had made it with the stem. 
 Banana stem is said to cure kidney stones. If we take the juice of banana stem juice regularly for about 45 days , it dissolves the kidney stones.
Requirements :
Banana stem ( chopped ) – ½ cup
Shallots – 4
Garlic – 4 cloves
Ginger -  1 “ piece
Green chilly - 4
Tomato – 1
Tamarind paste – ¼ tsp
Coconut – 1 cup
Oil
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves

Method :
 Heat oil in a pan add banana stem , green chilly ,tomato and sauté well .
Grind the above along with ginger ,garlic , tamarind pulp and coconut.
Add the required salt and mix well.
Add the tempering before serving,
Serve with steaming idly / dosa.
Note : no one will find it is made of plantain stem.



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8 comments:

  1. That's a really awesome recipe Sara :-). It looks very tasty.

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  2. Healthy chutney. Ongoing event " Party snacks",more detais : http://en-iniyaillam.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/party-snacks-event-announcement.html

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  3. Looks yummy.will try this soon. Thanks sara

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  4. Banana is my favourite. Thanks for posting

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