Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Dry Banana Stem Fry
Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe is a simple and quick Tamil Nadu recipe made with fibrous banana stem tossed in simple spice powders and seasonings. Poriyal is generally from Tamil Nadu.
Ingredients
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300 grams Banana Stem
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cut into small dices and soaked in buttermilk
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1/4 cup Pearl onions (Sambar Onions)
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finely chopped
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2 Green Chillies
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finely chopped
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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2 tablespoons Fresh coconut
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grated
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Oil
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for cooking
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe, firstly pressure cook the banana stem along with the buttermilk, salt and turmeric powder for about 1 whistle
Step 2
Release the pressure naturally and drain the water out
Step 3
Heat a skillet with oil
Step 4
Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and let the mustard seeds crackle
Step 5
Once done, add the cooked Banana stem and mix everything properly
Step 6
After a minute, add in the green chili, salt to taste and give it a mix
Step 7
Let it cook for about 2 minutes
Step 8
After 2 minutes, add in the grated coconut and give it stir fry for about 5 minutes
Step 9
After 5 minutes, switch off the stove and it is ready to be served
Step 10
Serve the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Parappu Rasam and Elai Vadam to enjoy your Lunch meal