Vazhai Thandu (Banana Stem) Pachadi

This pachadi is made with banana stem (vazhai thandu) and yoghurt. It can be served with any flavored rice.

Vazhai Thandu (Banana Stem) Pachadi

Recipe by S Kamala
Course: Pachadi(Salad)Cuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes

This pachadi is made with banana stem (vazhai thandu) and yoghurt. It can be served with any flavored rice.

Ingredients

  • Vazhai Thandu (Banana Stem) – 4 inch length

  • Green Chilies – 2 Nos

  • Mustard Seeds – ½ teaspoon

  • Oil – 1 teaspoon

  • Salt – ½ teaspoon or as per taste

  • Thick curd – 1 cup

  • Coriander leaves – few

Directions

  • Cut the stem into thin rounds and remove the excess thread. Then chop the round stems into small pieces and put it in water.
  • Put the pieces in a idli plate and steam it for five to ten minutes. Or you can put the pieces in boiling water and cook it for five minutes.
  • Chop the green chillies. Put the cooked banana stem in a bowl and add salt and green chillies. Whip the curd well and add it to the banana stems and mix well.
  • Season it with mustard seeds.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.

4 Comments

  1. Loved this snapshot and the recipe; we do make a lot of things from Banana Stem: Upperi/ Kondattams = dried vadi's but this was a pleasant surprise!

  2. We like Vazhai Thandu kootu but this was a real surprise!Thanks for the recipe.

  3. Arthi Prathi

    Vazhai Thandu kootu came out very well. This is the first time I am trying it, and the taste is awesome.

    Your receipes were so simple and perfect. All the best

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