Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Dry Banana Stem Fry

Archana's Kitchen

December 9, 2021

6445 Ratings

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 30 M|Total: 40 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Side Dish

Cuisine:Tamil Nadu

Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe is a simple and quick Tamil Nadu recipe made with fibrous banana stem tossed in simple spice powders and seasonings. Poriyal is generally from Tamil Nadu.

Anything that is dry and is eaten as side dish is called Poriyal. Usually the household in Tamil Nadu add grated coconut in most of their dry dish in order to give in an extra crunch and richness to the whole dish.

Serve the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Parappu Rasam and Elai Vadam to enjoy your Lunch meal.

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Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe is a simple and quick Tamil Nadu recipe made with fibrous banana stem tossed in simple spice powders and seasonings. Poriyal is generally from Tamil Nadu.

Serve the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Parappu Rasam and Elai Vadam to enjoy your Lunch meal.

If you are looking for more South Indian Recipes, here are some:

Ingredients

300 Banana Stem, cut into small dices and soaked in buttermilk

1/4 Pearl onions (Sambar Onions), finely chopped

2 Green Chillies, finely chopped

1 Curry leaves, finely chopped

1/2 Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1/2 Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)

2 Fresh coconut, grated

Oil, for cooking

Salt, to taste

Instructions for Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Dry Banana Stem Fry

To begin making the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe, firstly pressure cook the banana stem along with the buttermilk, salt and turmeric powder for about 1 whistle. Release the pressure naturally and drain the water out.

Heat a skillet with oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and let the mustard seeds crackle.

Once done, add the cooked Banana stem and mix everything properly.

After a minute, add in the green chili, salt to taste and give it a mix. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.

After 2 minutes, add in the grated coconut and give it stir fry for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, switch off the stove and it is ready to be served.

Serve the Vazha Thandu Poriyal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Parappu Rasam and Elai Vadam to enjoy your Lunch meal.