Vazhaithandu Pachadi Recipe - Banana Stem Raita
The Vazhaithandu Pachadi - Banana Stem Raita is a healthy recipe with the Banana Stem added raw to the yogurt and seasoned with mustard seeds. Banana Stem is known as Vazhaithandu in Tamil and is a super nutritious root to have. The Vazhaithandu is rich is fiber and nutrients and when combined with yogurt is great for stomach ailments.
Ingredients
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1 cup Banana Stem
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cut into small dices (with outer thick skin removed)
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2 cups Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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whisked
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1 or 2 Green Chillies
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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
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finely chopped
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Salt
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to taste
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Oil
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for seasoning
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Vazhaithandu Pachadi Recipe, we will first whisk the yogurt with salt
Step 2
Add in the diced banana stem in to the whisked yogurt and keep aside
Step 3
Heat 1/2 a teaspoon of oil in a small pan; add in the mustard seeds and split white urad dal
Step 4
Allow the seeds to crackle and saute till the dal turns brown
Step 5
Once done add in the green chillies and curry leaves and stir for a few secondsAdd the seasoning into the Vazhaithandu Yogurt mixture and give it a good stir
Step 6
Check for salt levels and adjust to suit your taste
Step 7
The Vazhaithandu Pachadi is now ready to be served
Step 8
Serve the Vazhaithandu Pachadi along with Steamed Rice and Mixed Vegetable Sambar and for a weekday meal