Banana Stem Thoran Recipe - Ayurvedic No Onion No Garlic Recipe
The Banana Stem Thoran Recipe is a wholesome dish made from banana stem that is tossed in a ground mixture of coconut green chillies and curry leaves. Banana stem is very high in potassium and vitamin B6, which together benefit the muscles and the body's production of hemoglobin and insulin.
Ingredients
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300 grams Banana Stem
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peeled and cut into dices
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1/2 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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2 Green Chillies
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2 sprig Curry leaves
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Salt
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to taste
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For the seasoning
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1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Banana Stem Thoran Recipe, prepare all the ingredients and keep them aside
Step 2
Add the banana stem into the pressure cooker, add 1/4 cup of water and salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles
Step 3
Release the pressure immediately, by placing the cooker under cold running water
Step 4
It is important to release the pressure immediately, so the banana stem does not become soggy
Step 5
Into a blender, blend the coconut, curry leaves and green chillies into a coarse mixture
Step 6
Stir this mixture into the cooked banana stem and keep aside
Step 7
Heat oil in a tadka pan; add the mustard seeds and urad dal
Step 8
Allow it to crackle and the dal to turn crisp and golden brown
Step 9
Once done, stir in the curry leaves and turn off the heat
Step 10
Pour the tadka over the banana stem thoran and stir
Step 11
Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste
Step 12
Serve the Banana Stem Thoran along with Nellikai Rasam (Whole Gooseberry Rasam) Recipe and Steamed Rice for lunch or even pack it into your lunch box along with Phulkas