Vazhai Thandu(Banana stem) Raita

Vazhai Thandu is very good for our health. Mostly,it is good  for kidney related problems.We should have Vazhai thandu regularly in our menu. Lets try one of them today.

Ingredients:

• Vazhai thandu        - 1'length(1 cup-chopped)
• Curd                     - 1 cup
• Ginger                   - 1 ts.sp(grated)
• Green chilli            - 1 (chopped)
• Tempering : oil,mustard seeds,curry leaves

Method:

1. Cut the Vazhai thandu into small pieces (seperate the strings from them) and put them in water.

2. In a vessel,boil 2 cups of water and add the thandu and 1 ts. sp of salt. Cook till it is soft. Drain all the water.

3. In a small pan heat oil(1 ts.sp),add mustard seeds,curry leaves and add the thandu.saute them for 5 secs. Leave them to cool.
4. Add this to the curd,add ginger,green chilli,coriander leaves.
5. Serve them as a side dish for roti or rice.