Banana Stem Salad | Bale Dindina Kosambari | Vazhaithandu Salad – with step by step photos, description and video of the recipe is here. Healthy, nutrient rich, fresh salad is prepared from Banana stem/Plantain stem.
Benefits of Banana plant is not just limited to the fruit. Banana Stem and Banana flower also contains lot of nutrients, but most of us are not aware. Moreover, stem being able to prevent many ailments, it clearly qualifies as a ‘SUPERFOOD’.
Firstly, using the Banana Stem in your diet is good home remedy for kidney stones. Secondly, juice of the banana stem can be had first thing in the morning for weight loss. It helps in detoxification, so it is good to include banana stem in our diet at least once in 15 days or once in a month.
Banana stem salad | Bale Dindina Kosambari | Vazhaithandu Salad –
Banana stem salad is a quick recipe if you are ready with the chopped banana stem. Remove the outer layer of the banana stem / plantain stem until you can remove it from hands. Then cut it into rounds removing the thread like fiber with your index finger. After that chop into small pieces and keep in diluted buttermilk or diluted curd, otherwise it gets dark colour.
Bale Dindina Kosambari |Vazhaithandu Kosumalli is a nutritionally rich salad prepared from the chopped banana stem, soaked moong dal, and some freshly chopped vegetables. I have not used any spice here, you can also consider adding pepper powder or green chillies.
Furthermore, Banana Stem/ plantain stems are also used for preparing stir fry/poriyal, raita/pachadi, curry, soup, juice, cutlet and many more.
Finally, before going to the recipe of Banana stem salad, I would like to highlight some of my other recipes here:
Potato Carrot Fry South Indian Style | Potato Carrot fry,
Red Amaranth sabzi | Red Amaranth leaves stir fry,
Bittergourd sweet curry | Hagalakayi Kayirasa,
Peanut Salad | Boiled Peanut Salad,
Methi Salad | How to make Fenugreek Leaves Salad,
BANANA STEM SALAD | VAZHAITHANDU SALAD RECIPE VIDEO :
RECIPE CARD FOR BANANA STEM SALAD | VAZHAITHANDU SALAD :
Banana Stem Salad | Vazhaithandu Salad
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Banana Stem/ Plantain stem chopped
- 1/4 cup Curd / Buttermilk for soaking the chopped banana stem until use
- 3/4 cup Water to dilute buttermilk/curd
- 1/2 cup Cucumber chopped
- 1/2 cup Carrot grated
- 1/4 cup Onion chopped
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate kernels
- 1/4 cup Moong dal soaked for 30 minutes
- 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
- 5-6 drops Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove the outer layer of the banana stem / plantain stem until you can remove it from hands. Then cut it into rounds removing the thread like fiber with your index finger. Then chop into small pieces.
- Soak in a diluted curd or buttermilk until use as soon as you finish chopping. otherwise it starts becoming dark colour.
- Once the chopping of other vegetables are also ready then drain the water.
- In a mixing bowl take 3/4 cup of chopped banana stem.
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber.
- Also add 1/2 cup of grated carrot.
- Then add 1/4 cup of chopped onion.
- Next add 1/4 cup of pomegranate kernels.
- Add 1/4 cup of moong dal (soaked in water for 30 minutes).
- Then add 1/2 tsp of grated ginger.
- And squeeze some lemon juice.
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix well & garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Banana stem Salad is ready to serve.
Video
Notes
HOW TO MAKE BANANA STEM SALAD WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTOS:
- Remove the outer layer of the banana stem / plantain stem until you can remove it from hands. Then cut it into rounds removing the thread like fiber with your index finger. Then chop into small pieces.
- Soak in a diluted curd or buttermilk until use as soon as you finish chopping. otherwise it starts becoming dark colour.
- Once the chopping of other vegetables are also ready then drain the water.
- In a mixing bowl take 3/4 cup of chopped banana stem.
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber.
- Also add 1/2 cup of grated carrot.
- Then add 1/4 cup of chopped onion.
- Next add 1/4 cup of pomegranate kernels.
- Add 1/4 cup of moong dal (soaked in water for 30 minutes).
- Then add 1/2 tsp of grated ginger.
- And squeeze some lemon juice.
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix well & garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Banana stem Salad is ready to serve.
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TIPS & VARIATION :
- Firstly, choose the tender banana stem for preparing the salad.
- In this recipe I have not used any spice. You can consider adding chillies or pepper powder.
- Finally, I have included other freshly chopped vegetables along with banana stem. It’s purely your choice.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BANANA STEM :
Banana stem contains Potassium and vitamin B6, which together benefit the muscles and the body’s production of hemoglobin and insulin.
They are high in fiber, which helps in regulating the acidic levels in our body, and restoring balance.
Banana stems are used in Ayurvedic medicine as a cooling element to counteract the hot, humid climate.
Banana stem slows down the release of sugar and fats stored in the body’s cells. So it is good to have this when you are trying to loose weight.
Similarly, using the Banana Stem in your diet is good home remedy for kidney stones.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON BANANA STEM :
1. How do you eat banana stem?
These nutritional rich banana stem can be consumed in various ways. You can use it to prepare stirfry/poriyal, raita, soup, salad, curry, cutlet and juice.
2. Can we drink Banana stem juice daily?
Yes, you can have Banana stem juice daily. Firstly, using the Banana Stem in your diet is good home remedy for kidney stones. Secondly, juice of the banana stem can be had first thing in the morning for weight loss. It helps in detoxification.
3. Does Banana stem helps in reducing weight?
Yes it does. Because the banana stem is low in calories, rich in fibre. It can make the stomach feel full, therefore reduces the tendency to eat frequently.
Banana stem may be the unsung hero of the culinary world, but its nutritional richness and versatility in the kitchen make it a true superstar. Its health benefits, ranging from digestive support to blood pressure regulation, are matched only by its culinary adaptability. So, why not embrace this remarkable gift from nature and savor its many gastronomic delights while boosting your health along the way? Incorporating banana stem into your diet is a journey towards a healthier and more vibrant you.
banana stem salad is very healthy salad
Thank you so much 🙂