Vazhaithandu mour recipe - Vazhaithandu juice recipe

Vazhaithandu or banana stem or plantain stem is beneficial for our health in many ways. 

It is rich in fiber, minerals and the edible part of the stem can help to lower blood pressure, cure ulcers and prevents constipation. It helps in weight loss and to get rid of kidney stones. We usually make poriyal, pachadi, raita and kootu. 

Here we are going to see vazhaithandu juice, blended with buttermilk.

Ingredients:

Banana stem (finely chopped) - 1/2 cup
Thick Buttermilk 3/4 cup

Fresh ginger - a small pc

Jeera powder - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Curry leaves

Coriander leaves

Water - 1/4 cup

Salt - to taste

Preparation:

In a mixer, grind banana stem along with water and ginger pieces. 

Strain this using a filter, mash the residue to get the extract fully.'

Now to the banana stem juice, add salt, asafoetida, cumin powder, and buttermilk.

Now transfer this to a glass tumbler, add curry leaves and coriander leaves.

Very tasty and healthy buttermilk is ready.