Banana stem is an Indian dish. It is a semi-dry dish that is more prevalent in southern India. It is known by different names in the south states of India. Banana stem poriyal is said in the state of Tamil Nadu since “Poriyal” in Tamil translated to something that is fried or sautéed, “Palya” is the Kannada term for “Poriyal,” “Vepudu” in Telugu (spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).
Banana stem Poriyal is made by sautéing bananas with onions and spices. The Banana Poriyal recipe is very convenient to follow. It is a good and healthy choice for breakfast and brunch.
Well, worry not if you are new here and want to make Banana Poriyal at home to try something new and experiment in your kitchen. Follow the given steps and methods to make the Banana Poriyal recipe at home at your leisure.
Start by accumulating all the ingredients. Following is the list of components required to make Banana Poriyal.
Banana Stem Recipe Ingredients
- One Banana stem, remove the outer layer, and chop it
- One bulb of onion finely chopped
- One and a half teaspoons of Red Chilli powder
- One and a half teaspoons of Curry powder
- One-fourth teaspoon of Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- One teaspoon of Cumin powder (Jeera)
- Two teaspoons of curd or hung curd
- Salt as per preference
- Two teaspoons of Gram flour (besan)
- One tablespoon of oil
- One teaspoon of mustard seeds or rai
- One teaspoon of Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- Two Curry leaves (meethi neem)
Banana Stem recipe
Follow the method below to make Banana Stem Poriyal, but remember that chop the banana stem at the end when all other preparations have been done because the banana stem starts turning brown due to a reaction with oxygen present in the air.
Step 1
The first step in making the Banana Stem curry recipe is to collect all the other ingredients. Then make cuts on the layer of the banana stem and throw away the outer covering or the outer layer.
Step 2
Start slicing the Banana Stem carefully. Keep in mind that when you slice the Banana stem, thread-like fibres will start coming out of it, do not worry. Keep removing them. Once the slices are cut, cut the slices into about one-inch pieces.
Step 3
Starting with the cooking:
- Take a wok or kadhai, and add one tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, let them splutter for about ten seconds, and add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add a few curry leaves (Kari patta or meethi neem) and saute till you feel that the leaves have become crispy.
- Add the chopped onions to the wok and continue with the sautéing over medium flame till the onions turn translucent.
- Once the onions are done, add in the chopped banana stem pieces and cook with a bit of water. Add water by splashing with your fingers so that extra water is not added. Cover everything and let the banana stem cook till the banana stem becomes soft.
- If you want to make this banana stem recipe more crunchy and crisper, then undercook the banana stem. Once the banana stem is cooked according to your preference, add the spices such as cumin powder (jeera), curry powder or sambar powder (it is readily available in the market), red chili powder, gram flour, or besan (adding besan is optional, it is used to soak in the extra water but if you do not have excess water in your dish then you can skip this step).
- Finally, add salt as per your taste and saute. Over medium flame, let it simmer for one to two minutes.
Your Banana Stem recipe is ready to be served.You can do this banana stem recipe with plain roti. Usually, Banana Stem is served as a side dish during lunch or dinners, so there is a thick gravy-based accompaniment.
The Banana Step recipe is a different and easily made dish with essential ingredients. It is hassle-free to prepare this Banana Stem recipe. You should give this recipe a try at your home. It is a great option to pack banana stem curry in your lunch boxes or your children’s lunch box to take to school and the office.
Benefits of using banana stem in your daily meal
We know that there are various benefits of consuming bananas in our daily lives, but you should know that banana stems are also as beneficial and healthy as bananas. Some of the health benefits of the banana stem are given below:
- Banana stems are rich in fiber, which reduces your appetite (want for food); thus, it keeps you filled for a longer duration and aid in weight loss.
- Banana Stem helps in preventing kidney stones due to its richness in potassium.
- Banana stem is also suitable for relieving constipation and aids in a healthy digestion process.
Overall, the banana stem is a healthy and nutritious vegetable that must be included in a balanced diet.
