Vazhaithandu Poriyal

Fibre rich.
Diet food.
Contains lots of water.

Ingredients Needed:
1. Banana Stem (Fibre removed and chopped finely) - 1 cup
2. Moong dal - 1 tablespoon.
3. Salt to taste
4. Sugar - 1/2 tsp - optional
5. Grated Coconut - 2 tsps
6. Turmeric Powder (optional)

Ingredients for Tempering:
1. Oil 1 tsp
2. Mustard Seeds
3. Urad dal
4. Curry leaves
5. Broken Red Chilli
Method:
1. Heat Oil in a Kadai/Pan and temper with Ingredients.
2. Add Moong dal and less than 1/4 cup of water and cook for 3 minutes, covered with lid.
3. Add the main ingredient, Banana Stem, Salt and cook till done.
Lastly, sprinkle the grated coconut and sugar and fry for a minute.

....Serve this with Sambar Rice....

Note:
1. If the stem is very tender no need to add Turmeric.
2. After Cutting the stem keep it soaked in diluted buttermilk to prevent it from darkening.