Banana Stem Poriyal /Vazhai Thandu Poriyal




INGREDIENTS:


    • Vazhai thandu / Vazhaipindi  - 2 cups ( finely chopped)
    • Coconut oil - 2 tsp
    • Mustard seeds
    • Dry red chilly
    • Curry leaves - 1 sprig
    • Onion -  ½ small (chopped)
    • Green chilies - 2 (slit)
    • Turmeric powder-  ¼ teaspoon
    • Salt- to taste

METHOD:

    1. Cut the banana stem into thin roundels and remove the fiber while cutting using your fingers and finely chop them.
    2. In a  pan, heat coconut oil.
    3. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dry red chilies and curry leaves.
    4. Add chopped onion and green chilies, cook till it becomes soft.
    5. Add salt and turmeric powder and saute well.
    6. Now add the chopped banana stem. Sprinkle little water and cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 10 -12  minutes on low flame.
    7. Serve hot as a side dish for rice.

TIPS:

    • If you wish, You can also add coconut after the banana stem is cooked.



HEALTH BENEFITS


BANANA STEM:

  • A rich source of fibre
  • Helps in weight loss.
  • Helps ease constipation.
  • Improves the ability of the body to fight infection.
  • Prevent high blood pressure, kidney stones.

COCONUT OIL:

  • Helps with weight loss and food digestion.
  • Acts as an anti-aging component.
  • Good for blood sugar and diabetes.
  • Guards against any damage to the liver.
  • Helps stop heart disease and high blood pressure.  
  • Increases good cholesterol.

ONION:

  • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
  • Reduce cholesterol levels.
  • Have antibacterial properties.
  • Help control blood sugar.
  • It can lower heart disease risk.

CURRY LEAVES:

  • Good for eyesight and diabetics.
  • Help in reducing stress and improves memory.
  • Increase hair growth can help in dealing with dandruff and flaky scalp.
  • Helps in weight loss.
  • Helps in treating constipation, diarrhea, morning sickness and vomiting.
  • Eliminates bacteria.

GREEN CHILLI:

  • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
  • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
  • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
  • It contains iron.
  • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

TURMERIC POWDER:

  • An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
  • Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
  • Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
  • Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
  • Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
  • Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.

SALT:

  • An excellent source of electrolytes.
  • Has protective effects against heart disease. 
  • Helps to stay hydrated.
  • Improves sleep.
  • Prevents muscle cramping.
  • Promotes good vascular health.
  • Supports a healthy nervous system.

MUSTARD SEEDS:

  • A wonderful beauty aid.
  • Anti-cancer properties.
  • Has Cholesterol-lowering ability and control diabetes.
  • Improves cardiovascular health.
  • Relief from respiratory disorders.
  • Relieves menopausal symptoms.
  • Treats aches & pains.




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