Vazhapindi / Banana Stem Pachadi

Ingredients:

2 cups vazhapindi / banana stem, finely chopped

1/2 cup grated coconut

2-3 green chillies

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1 1/2 cup yoghurt

1/2 tsp crushed mustard

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

2 dry red chillies

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

Preparation:

1. Cut the banana stem into rounds and pull the fibre from the edges using fingers and remove them. Then chop into small pieces and keep it aside.
2. In a pan, add the chopped banana stem and cook it covered adding 1 cup of water and salt till soft.
3. Grind together grated coconut, cumin seeds and green chillies to a smooth thick paste and then add 1/2 tsp crushed mustard seeds to this and mix well.
4. Add this ground paste to the cooked banana stem, mix well and cook for 1- 2 minutes.
5. Then add the beaten yoghurt and mix well. Check for salt and switch off the flame. Don't allow to boil.
6. Heat oil in a pan and splutter 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. Add dry red chillies and curry leaves and pour this over the pachadi...Serve with rice...