Plain Plantain Stem Kosumalli

 

The benefits of plantain are plenty and therefore, it should be included in our daily cooking . Its clears the stomach and prevents digestive disorders . Its acts as a coolant and prevents acidity . Its a weight loss agent and its juice helps in dissolving stones in the kidney . The fat and cholesterol levels decrease if its taken regularly in your diet .

One easy quick dish, which can be made from tender plantain stem is Kosumalli or South Indian salad.

Ingredients

  1. Plantain stem  ( chopped fine )   1 cup
  2. Buttermilk   2 cups
  3. Salt             1/2 teaspoon
  4. Turmeric Powder a pinch
  5. Oil 2 teaspoon
  6. Mustard 1/2 teaspoon
  7. Green chilies 2 ( chopped fine)
  8. Lemon juice   4 tablespoons
  9. Curry leaves few
  10. Asafoetida powder  1/2 teaspoon

Method

  • Soak the chopped plantain stem in the buttermilk .
  • After half an hour , drain the chopped bits and add salt and turmeric powder .
  • Squeeze again,  after 5 minutes and remove excess water.
  • Heat oil in a saute pan or small tempering kadai , add mustard , when it splutters , add green chilies and asafoetida  . Season .
  • Add curry leaves , coriander leaves for garnish.

Note

  • Grated coconut and half cooked moong dal can be added to the Kosumalli .