For preparing Vazhapindi Thoran, cut the banana stem into roundels and simultaneously, loop its serum onto your fingers to discard it.

Chop the banana stem into fine pieces.

Cook the banana stem along with turmeric powder and salt in a covered dish.

Keep aside.

Now take a kadai and pour 2 tbsp of oil. Allow it to heat. Add channa dal and mustard seeds.

When mustard seeds splutter add two red chilies and curry leaves.

Now add the cooked banana stem to it and mix well. Keep it aside. Let it cool for a while.

Dry roast the rice and the balance dry red chilies.

Dry grind it in a mixer.

Now spread this dry roast powder on to the banana stem and one tbsp of oil over it. Mix it well.

Vazhapindi thoran is ready. Serve as a side dish.

Note:- You can use any boiled rice to roast.