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Monday, January 10, 2011

Pindi thoran

Vazhathandu or unni pindi (banana stem) is known for its health benefits. Rich in fibre, it is said to have stomach cleansing properties. I usually use it to make either pachadi or thoran. Thoran is nothing but a stir fry which is topped off with grated coconut.

What you need:
Banana stem - 1 medium sized
Red cow peas - 1/4 cup soaked in water overnight (optional)
Coconut - 1/4 cup, grated
Green chillies - 2 or 3
Salt
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
For seasoning:
Oil - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp

Remove the outer pith from the banana stem. Cut it into thin circles and then into small pieces. Remove any fibre that you can see.
Cook it along with the cow peas in a pressure cooker until one whistle. Drain excess water and keep aside.
Heat the ingredients for the seasoning. When the mustard seeds pop, add the cooked vegetable. Add turmeric powder and salt. Heat thoroughly so that there is no trace of water. Grind the coconut and green chillies together without adding any water. Mix this into the thoran and stir well.
Check out what my fellow marathoners Srivalli, Priya Suresh, Priya Vasu,Monika, PJ, Azeema,Ayeesha,Veena, Soumya and Reva are cooking.
Am sending this to PJ who is hosting Complete My Thali,an event started by Jagruti, and themed on subji this month.

9 comments:

Renu said...

I have nevr tried it.how is the taste, I mean bitter, sour?

Hayley said...

looks selicious and tasty :)

Priya Suresh said...

Wat a healthy and nutritious thoran.

Finla said...

Oh yes we had this , mom made it a lot when it was available from the garden. Looks delish.

Lavanya Raj said...

banana stem with cowpeas and coconut combination had to be nice. will try it out!

Jayashree said...

Renu, it is neither bitter nor sour....I don't know how to explain it....but it tastes really good. Will bring some over for you next time I make it.
Jagruti, Priya,HC...thank u.
Lavi, do let me know how it turns out.

Unknown said...

bookmarked..will try this recipe..

sra said...

After your previous banana stem post, I bought one, haven't cut it yet. Guess I'll have to give it away as I'm going away for the weekend. This is a form in which I've not seen it cooked.

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Very healthy & tasty one too.