Vazhaithandu Raitha (Plantain Stem)

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Hannah
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  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

A delicious South Indian delicacy that can be eaten with rice by itself, or as a side dish with Sambar or Rasam rice.
 

Ingredients

  • 6 inches length vazhaithandu (plantain stem)
  • Salt to taste
  • For grinding:
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 2 green chillies
  • Very small pieces ginger
  • A pinch of mustard seeds
  • For seasoning:
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
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Directions

  1. 1. Boil and cook the finely chopped vazhaithandu pieces with just enough water and little salt for 5 mts.
  2. 2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. 3. Grind together the grated coconut, green chillies, ginger pieces and a. Pinch of mustard seeds.
  4. 4. Mix with the well beaten curd.
  5. 5. Strain the excess water from the boiled vazhaithandu and mix with the curd mixture.
  6. 6. Season with the mustard seeds in oil.