Vazhaipoo-Vazhaithandu-Thayir-Pachadi

#VazhaipooVazhaithanduThayirPachadi  #BananalossomBananaStemSalad : The inner most florets with bracts of #BananaBlossom [ #Vazhaipoo ] can be consumed raw. Commonly #BananaStem is used in the preparation of #ThayirPachadi [ #raitha ]. Using these two along with cucumber, carrot and onion prepared a tasty thayir pachadi.

Ingredients :
1/2 Cup	Curd
Inner part	Vazhaipoo [ banana blossom ]
2 Tbsp	Vazhai thandu [ banana stem ] chopped
2 Tbsp	Cucumber chopped nicely
1 Tbsp	Onion nicely chopped
1 Tsp	Carrot grated
6 - 8	Curry leaves
1 Tsp	Coriander leaves chopped
1	Green chilly chopped nicely
1/2 Tsp	Salt [ adjust ]
To Temper :
1/2 Tsp	Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp	Black gram split [ urad dhal ]
1/2 Tsp	Gingelly oil [ till / sesame oil ]

Method :

Take curd in a bowl beat well with a spoon.

Chop vazhaipoo nicely and put into the bowl containing curd.

Add all other given ingredients and mix well.

Adjust salt.

Heat a kadai with oil on a stove and crackle mustard seeds.

Then add black gram split and fry till it turn golden color.

Transfer on to the pachadi.

Tasty and healthy vazhaipoo vazhai thandu thayir pachadi ready.

Goes well with all types of briyani and pulav 

and bisibele bath.

It can also be served as a side dish for chappathy and poori.

Paruppu sadham [ rice mixed with dahl ] can also be relished with this yummy pachadi.




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Vazhai Thandu Thayir Pachadi

#VazhaithaduThayirpachadi #BananaStemRaitha  [ #Bananastem salad with curd ]  : Banana stem is said to be the only vegetable capable of dissolving kidney stones. It is called vazhai thandu in Tamil.  It can be consumed raw in salads and also used in the preparation of stir fry, soup, sambar, etc.,... It doesn't have a distinct taste or aroma. It takes very less time to cook.
Here is the method of preparing a salad with curd.

Ingredients :
2 Tbsp                               Banana stem chopped nicely
1 Tbsp                               Onion chopped nicely
1 Tsp                                 Carrot grated
6                                       Curry leaves, chop nicely
1                                       Green chilly, chop nicely
1 Tsp                                Coriander leaves, chop nicely
1/2 Cup                             Curd
1/2 Tsp                             Salt

Method :
Take all the chopped ingredients in a bowl.
Add curd and salt.
Mix well.

It is one of the best accompaniment to Briyani, sambar sadham, tomato rice, and also for paruppu sadham.






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Brinjal Mushroom Thayir Pachadi

#KatharikkaiKaalanThayirPachadi #BrinjalMushroomThayirPachadi : I am forced to find out other options for making Thayir Pachadi ( Raitha ) without onion since onions are too expensive to handle. Here I tried a #Pachadi with #Brinjal [ #Katharikkai ] and #Mushroom [ #Kaalan ]. This Thayir Pachadi was very tasty with a nice aroma of cumin.

Ingredients :
Katharikkai ( brinjal )            : 1 small
Button Mushroom                 : 4
Curd                                    : 1/2 cup
Chopped big onion                : 1 tsp
Tomato chopped                   : 2 tsp
Grated Carrot                        : 2 tsp
Curry leaves                           : 6
Coriander leaved chopped       : 1 tsp
Oil                                         : 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder                   : a pinch

To Grind :
Coconut scrap                      : 2 tsp
Green chilly                          : 1 ( Adjust )
Small onion                          : 2
Cumin Seeds                        : 1/2 tsp

To Temper :
Mustard seeds                     : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dhal                            : 1/2 tsp
oil                                       : 1/2 tsp

Method :
Beat curd with a spoon and take in a serving bowl.
Wash mushroom well and keep aside.
Keep a kadai with 1/2 tsp of oil.
Cut brinjal into 5 mm thick pieces.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder and add cut pieces of brinjal.

Saute for few seconds and close with lid till it becomes soft.
Transfer into the bowl with curd.
Now add 1/2 tsp of oil again in kadai and saute mushroom pieces.

Water oozes out of mushroom pieces and keep stirring till become soft.
Transfer into the bowl with curd.
Grind all the ingredients given into a nice paste.
Add this ground paste also to curd.
Add all other ingredients given.
Put required amount of salt.

Mix well. Temper mustard seeds and urad dhal.
Transfer on to the prepared pachadi.
Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves.

A very good side dish for Briyani, Sambar Sadam, Tomato Rice.

Note :
The color is slightly yellowish because of turmeric powder used.
If Mushroom is not available then increase the amount of  Brinjal little more.

Thayir Pachadi - Raitha

#ThayirPachadi [ #Raitha ] : Everybody knows how to do thayir #pachadi.
Anyway I try to give my recipe here!!
No cooking here! 
only adding appropriate quantity of ingredients with curd.

Ingredients :
Onion                              : 1 ( thinly chopped )
Carrot grated                   : 1 Tbsp
Tomato                            : 1( diced )
Coriander leaves             : 1 Tbsp ( thinly chopped )
Capsium                          : 1 Tbsp ( chopped & half cooked )
Green chilly                     : 1 ( Chop nicely )
Curry leaves                    : 10
Curd                                 : 1/2 cup ( fresh & thick )
Salt                                   : 1/2 tsp ( adjust )

Capsicum pieces sauteed with little salt until half cooked

For tempering :
Mustard seeds                  : 1/4 tsp
Urad dhal                          : 1 tsp

Cut onion, grate carrot, dice tomato, thinly chop coriander leaves & green chilly.
Take all the above ingredients in a bowl.

Add curd and salt.

Mix well.
Temper mustard seeds & urad dhal with 1/2 tsp of oil & pour over the pachadi. Garnish with coriander leaves and pomegranate.

Note :
Thinly chopped cucumber can also be added. But take care that the pachadi will become watery as time passes.
If thick pachadi is required use hung curd.

This is ideal for briyani, pulao, paruppu sadam ( dhal rice ), chappathi, etc.,.