Vazhai thandu (banana stem) kootu

Preparation

• Make round slices of the banana stem, remove the fibers and cut it into small cubes. Put it in the water.
• Cook the green gram dhal along with turmeric till soft.
• Put the banana stem pieces in a vessel. Add sambar powder, turmeric powder and salt. Pour enough water to cover the banana stem pieces.
• Cook till the pieces are soft. Add the cooked dhal and mix well. Keep it on medium flame.
• Grind coconut, jeera and rice to a fine paste and add to the kootu and stir well.
• Season it with mustard, red chilli, curry leaves and small onion chopped finely.