Banana Stem is used in Indian cuisine extensively . The plant is also grown in every household as  every part is used, daily. The leaves are used as degradable disposable plate , while the the stem and flowers and fruits are used to make curries , koottus , chips , thogaiyal etc.  Nowadays , the stem is used less, in our daily cuisine due to lack of knowledge and ignorance. The tender stem makes for a delicious koottu or curry and can be made into juice too, for detoxing. The stem is rich in fibre, hence clears bowel movement and improves digestion. Its said to dissolve kidney stones and help in urinary tract infection. If you suffer from gastric and acidity problems it tends to give you relief from it . So use it at least once a week in your diet .

The Banana stem should be chosen with care . Try to buy tender fresh ones . Wash them thoroughly , add slice them thinly. While slicing , remove the fibres with your fingers .  If you do not remove the fibres  from the stem  , dish made from it ,will be unpalatable to eat. Chop them small and drop them in thin buttermilk solution . This will prevent them from turning black . Let them soak for sometime. After sometime , remove extra fibre if any , with a fork or your finger , by dipping them into the solution. Drain and use according to the recipe.