Dahi Manja

Preparation Time : 10min Cooking Time : 10min
Serves: 2
Cuisine: Indian
course: side dish
Author: Resmarani

INGREDIENTS

• Tender Banana stem | Vazhaithandu – 1 cup (finely chopped)
• Fresh thick curd – 1 cup
• Green chilly –  1 – 2 nos ( Slitted or finely chopped )
• Salt – As needed

To temper

• Cooking oil – 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Methi seed – 3/4 tsp
• Fennel seed-1/2 tbs
• Hing – 2 generous pinches
• Curry leaves – few

Preparation

Steps of banana stem raita/dahi manja recipe:

1.Discard  the outer cover of banana stem and take the inner part separately. Cut into discs and remove the threads that comes in between the discs.Now chop them finely.

2.Mix 1 tsp salt in a bowl of water & immerse the chopped banana stem pieces till use. ( This helps to avoid discoloration)

 

3. Now heat a tsp of oil in a a pan and temper mustard seeds , methi seed,fennel seed, hing and curry leaves and green chillies .Mix well.

 

4.Add the tempered item in curd and salt as required.

5.Take the chopped banana stem pieces from the water , squeeze them well  . Before serving add  in the fresh curd & mix well and serve immediately.

6.Mouth watering Banana stem Raita is ready. Serve with rice.

 A Quick Summary:

INGREDIENTS

• Tender Banana stem | Vazhaithandu – 1 cup (finely chopped)
• Fresh thick curd – 1 cup
• Green chilly –  1 – 2 nos ( Slitted or finely chopped )
• Salt – As needed

To temper

• Cooking oil – 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Methi seed – 3/4 tsp
• Fennel seed-1/2 tbs
• Hing – 2 generous pinches
• Curry leaves – few

 

Directions:

1. Discard  the outer cover of banana stem and take the inner part separately. Cut into discs and remove the threads that comes in between the discs.Now chop them finely.
2. Mix 1 tsp salt in a bowl of water & immerse the chopped banana stem pieces till use. ( This helps to avoid discoloration)
3. Now heat a tsp of oil in a a pan and temper mustard seeds , methi seed,fennel seed, hing and curry leaves and green chillies .Saute well.
4. Add the tempered item in curd and salt as required.
5.  Take the chopped banana stem pieces from the water , squeeze them well  . Before serving add  in the fresh curd & mix well and serve immediately.
6. serve with Rice and dal. Enjoy

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Health Benefits of Banana stem:

1.weight loss:  Banana stems are full of fiber, making them extra filling which keeps you satisfied longer.

2.constipation: High fiber content helps loosen blockage and relieve discomfort that comes with constipation.

3.Dibeties:Due to  high in potassium and vitamin B6, banana stem helps to regulate the production of hemoglobin and insulin. This helps reduce blood sugar spikes.

4.Hyperacidity: Banana stem’s fiber can aid with ulcers and heartburn. Drink banana stem juice three times per week as an antacid.

5.Kidney stone: Banana stems, when added as a regular part of your diet, can help to prevent kidney and gall stones.