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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Vazhaithandu-Carrot-Soup

#VazhaithanduCarrotSoup : #BananaStem is called #Vazhaithandu in Tamil. It is rich in fiber and diuretic in nature. It is rich in potassium and Vitamin B6. It is very low in cholestrol so those who are on diet can consume lot. It is advisable to include vazhaithandu in our daily diet in some form.
I have prepared a tasty soup using vazhaithandu along with carrot.



Ingredients :
1/4 cupVazhaithandu nicely chopped
1/4 cupCarrot grated
3 TspOnion nicely chopped
1 TspGarlic nicely chopped
1 TbspGreen peas boiled [ optional ]
1/2 TspGhee/Butter
1 TbspSoft oats
1/4 cupThick coconut milk [ optional ]
Few stalks of spring onion.

Method :
Heat a kadai on a stove over slow flame.
Add ghee and crackle cumin seeds.
Then add chopped garlic followed by chopped onion.
Saute for a minute and then add grated carrot, boiled green peas and nicely chopped vazhaithandu.
Saute for half a minute and add 1 cup of water.
Simmer till carrot and vazhaithandu becomes tender.
After that add oats and allow to simmer till the liquid turns to porridge consistency.
Finally add coconut milk, salt and chopped spring onion.
Allow to simmer for a minute and then turn off the stove.
Serve hot topping with black pepper powder.


Note :
The quantity of vazhaithandu can be increased according to availability and taste.
A split green chilly can be added if you like it to be spicy.



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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Vazhaithandu Chaat

#VazhaithanduChaat  [ #VazhaithanduBhel ] : Nowadays from old people to young ones crave for #Chaat [ #chat ] - a spicy mixture of grated raw vegetables, masala powders and puffed rice. Chaat lovers used to go to street shops to enjoy their favorite chaats. Venders are doing brisk business by selling different combinations of chaat items at street corners and road junctions. These chaat shops come alive only in the evenings and close by night. Actually chaats are more healthier food than vadai, bajji or bonda. This is also one of the ways to consume raw vegetables. We can easily prepare it hygienically at home from commonly availlable ingredients.
I have included #vazhaithandu [ #BananaStem ] along with carrot, onion, tomato and coriander leaves for its health benefits. Vazhaithandu is full of fiber and diuretic in nature. It is rich in potassium and vitamin B6.
So add vazhaithandu as much as possible to get the benefits.

Vazhaithandu chaat [ banana stem chaat ]


Ingredients :
1/2 cupPuffed rice [ arisi pori ]
1/2 cupPuffed corn [ chola pori ]
1/3 cupCarrot grated
1/2 cupVazhaithandu nicely chopped
1 small sizeTomato, chop nicely
1 small sizeOnion, chop nicely
1/4 cupCoriander nicely chopped
Powders & sauce :
1/2 TspCoriander powder
1/2 TspCumin powder
2 pinchesTurmeric powder
1/4 TspRed chilly powder
1/4 TspChaat powder
1/4 TspSalt
1/2 TspRock salt
1/2 TspSweet & sour tamarind chutney
1/4 TspHoney

The measurement of ingredients given above are  only for reference.
You can add according to your taste and availability.

Method :
Take all ingredients barring puffed rice and puffed corn in a wide mouthed vessel.
Mix well with a long ladle.
Finally add puffed rice and puffed corn and mix well.
Adjust salt and chilly powder.
Transfer into a serving bowl topped with coriander leaves.
Tasty n spicy vazhaithandu chaat.
Enjoy freshly prepared chaat.

Vazhaithandu chaat [ banana stem chaat ]







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