Banana Stem [vazhaithandu] Raitha

After a short gap once again i regain my strength to meet my blog friends.All of us know banana stem is absolutely healthy.But i love the  delicious  raitha which made out of it. Every 'Amavasai' [New moon day] in our home is fullfilled with this lovely raitha.Hope u enjoy this...

                                                                 

INGREDIENTS;
                         Banana stem --  as small piece
                         Curd             -- as per ur need
                         Mustard seeds -- 1/2 tsp
                         Urad dhal         -- 1/2 tsp
                         Asofoetida        -- a pinch
                         Green chilly  -- 1
                         Corriander leaves -- to garnish
                         Salt                      -- as per ur need
                         Oil                      -- to temper

METHOD;
                Cut the banana stem into  long thin slices and put into the water.

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                Put in the water immediately otherwise it turns black.
                Drain the water,mix the salt and put in a idly plate.
                Boil it in the idly pan for 10 min.
                In a pan keep a spoon of oil,fry the asofoetida.
                Splutter the mustard seeds n urad dhal.
                Slit the green chilly.
                Take a bowl and put the boiled banana stem,mustard n urad dhal
                  green chilly n salt.
               Put the curd n mix well.
               Garnish with corriander leaves.

                           ENJOY THE DELICIOUS RAITHA.                    .