BaLedinD Palya

Banana stems are very nutritious. They are very good source of iron and soluble and insoluble fibre. On rainy evening, hot rice, ghee and hot hot palya are soul calming! Almost feels like a cheat meal!

Banana stems are quite tricky to chop. There are several videos in YouTube that demonstrate how to. Due to the high levels of iron, they oxidise very quickly and turn black. To stop this oxidation they should be kept submerged in water (if going to be used immediately) or in turmeric water. If not in water then it should be tossed in generous amount of lemon juice. 

Banana stem can be had raw or cooked. You can make a salad with cucumbers, soaked moong dal and mustard tadka, you also add this to whipped curd and make raita. We should have this atleast once a month to reap it's benefits.

On my dinner plate is steamed white rice, Fenugreek chutney, beetroot Poriyal, banana stem palya and salad.

BaLedinD Palya - Banana Stem Stir Fry

🌿 Heat 3tbsp Coconut Oil, add in 1tsp Mustard Seeds, 6 chopped Green Chillies, 2 sprigs of Curry Leaves, 1" grated Turmeric and 11/2tbsp Mustard powder.

🌿 Add in 2 cups finely chopped Banana stem and 1 cup water.

🌿 Add in Salt and Jaggery and 1/2 cup fresh coconut.

🌿 Simmer for 15-20mins. Garnish with fresh Coriander.