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Vazhapindi Thoran - Kerala Style Banana Stem Stir Fry 
Prep Time: 10 mins    |  Cook time: 15 mins|  Serves: 4

Author:Hari Chandana P
Cuisine: South Indian
Recipe type: Side dish

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped Banana Stem
• 1/2 cup Fresh Coconut
• 6 - 8 Shallots or 1 medium onion
• 2 Green Chillies
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Urad Dal
• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1 Red Chilli
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves
• 1/8 tsp Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Chop the banana step into thin discs and remove the fiber. Keep the slices immersed in water mixed with a tablespoon of curd.
2. Chop the slices into small pieces.
3. In a vessel, add the chopped banana stem, salt, turmeric powder and water and cook until the pieces are soft. Drain and set aside.
4. Grind the shallots, green chillies, cumin seeds and coconut into a little coarse paste and set aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and urad dal and let them splutter. Then add the curry leaves and red chilli to it and fry for a couple of seconds.
6. Now add the ground coconut mixture and fry for a couple of minutes.
7. Add the cooked banana stem and mix.
8. Adjust the salt and fry for 1 -2 minutes.
9. Turn off the flame and serve hot with rice or roti.

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