Vazhapindi Thoran Easy
Vazhapindi Thoran (
Banana
-tree-stem Sauteed)
Cuisine
Kerala
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
20
minutes
Ingredients
Banana
tree stem(Vazhapindi) –
1
center
Grated cocunut –
1/4
of
Garlic
pods –
6
nos
Chilly powder –
1/4
tsp
Curry leaves
–
1
stem
Salt
(As reqd) –
Turmeric powder
–
1/4
tsp
Mustard seeds
–
1/2
tsp
Coconut oil
–
1/2
tsp
Instructions
Peel off the outer layer of fiber from the
banana
-tree-stem and chop it into fine pieces.
Wash and keep aside.
Heat
oil
in a kadai or a pan
Add
mustard seeds
and when they start to splutter, add
curry leaves
and stir.
Add the chopped stem pieces,
turmeric
,
salt
and chilly powder.
Cover it with a lid and allow it to cook.
Grind together the grated
coconut
and
garlic
in a chopper or mixie (dry without
water
).
When the stem pieces are almost cooked, add the
coconut
-
garlic
mixture to it and cook again with lid closed, till completely cooked.
When done, put off the flame and sprinkle
coconut oil
over the dish and mix.
Keep aside for a while with lid closed, before serving.