BANANA STEM-VAAZHATHANDU SOUP

Hello Friends
Howz life in this Lockdown period....???
Life has taken us in a Roller Coaster ride,Which none of us expected....
But instead of complaining,Lets Take life in a positive way,....
This is a great opportunity to have a Good Family time...

Homemakers are busy trying out lots of recipes for the family...

I make few items ,which are loved by my Family...
This soup is such an item...


Banana stem is too good for health, Rich in fibre, Helps in weight loss...
It eases Constipation, Excellent for digestion, Bowel movement & clearing the intestines...
It is known to prevent the formation of Kidney stones.
Also rich in Potassium & Vitamin B6....which is required to increase the haemoglobin count

Few of us, Dont like Vaazhathandu- Banana stem- Its mainly because of the way,We make...
In our South Indian Homes, We make this stem with Cooked Dhal as poriyal...
I'm sure,Even your kids will have ,if u give them as Soup...

This Soup is a Recipe shared by  Chef Venkatesh bhat in a TV show,
Which I simplified according to us...

Just simple ingredients only, U can put ur hands & try....
Its Easy,Healthy dish too....



VAZHATHANDU- BANANA STEM SOUP

Ingredients
Banana stem-1
Jeera-1 Tsp
G.Chillies-3
Turmeric-1/2Tsp
Pepper-1Tsp
Salt-To taste

Butter-2Tsp
Onion-1/2
Garlic-4
Fresh Cream/Milk-1/2Cup
Sugar-1/2Tsp
Coriander Leaves-2Tsp




Method:
In a Pressure Cooker,
Boil thandu with jeera, Salt,G.Chilly, Turmeric,Pepper...
Cook for 3 Whistles..

Strain,Cool & Grind it...

In a Pan, Take Butter...
Add Chopped Onions
Chopped Garlic, and Fry till brown..
Add Ground Paste with the  Boiled stock... Bring to boil..

Add Fresh cream, Salt,
Pepper,
Sugar....

Garnish with Coriander leaves & serve hot...