The banana trees are found abundantly, in large independent houses , in Southern India. The leaves are used to serve food , the fruits are relished as it is, while the flowers are made into puttu and poriyals and the stem is prepared in a variety of ways . Its prepared as juice, as its good for stomach and kidneys , the poriyals and kootus are tasty and is rich in fibre content . Its extremely low in calorie and when prepared with a little care , tastes delicious. Choose tender stems and slice them thin . As you slice , remove the fibre which comes along with them . Chop the stem finely and immerse in thin buttermilk for 20 minutes . The rest of the fibre can be removed , by dipping your finger or a spoon and swirling around the buttermilk. The fibre will get attached to the finger or the spoon. Remove and squeeze the chopped stem and use as desired .
The Pachadi made from the plantain stem is highly delicious . It can be used as an ideal weight loss agent . It reduces cholesterol and fat in the body , if eaten regularly.
Ingredients
- Chopped Plantain stem 1 cup
- Salt 1/4 teaspoon
- Curd 2 cups
- Green chilies 2 ( chopped fine)
- Oil 1 teaspoon
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Method
- Add salt to the plantain stem and keep aside . After 10 minutes , squeeze out water .
- Add the curd to the chopped stem and mix well ,
- Season with mustard and green chilies .
- Garnish with coriander leaves .
