How long does Vazhaithandu Soup take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vazhaithandu Soup serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Vazhaithandu Soup vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vazhaithandu Soup spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Vazhaithandu Soup?

600 grams Banana Stem, 6 grams Cumin, 20 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, 6 grams Black Peppercorns, 3 grams Fennel Seeds, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhaithandu Soup?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vazhaithandu Soup?

About 139 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vazhaithandu Soup

Name: Vazhaithandu Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 6 grams Cumin; 600 grams Banana Stem; 15 ml Coconut Oil; 3 grams Salt; 20 grams Ginger Garlic Paste; 6 grams Black Peppercorns; 3 grams Fennel Seeds; 1 litre Water; 15 grams Coriander Leaves; 30 grams Corn Flakes

Also known as Banana Stem Soup · Veg · Soups & Salads

Soups & Salads Vegan Dairy-free

Total45 min

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Serves4

Per serving139 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Rainy Day

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Vazhaithandu soup, or banana stem soup, pressure-cooked with pepper, cumin and fennel in coconut oil, part blended. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

10 items

Cooking for4 servings

Cumin6 grams
Banana Stem600 grams
Coconut Oil15 ml
Salt3 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste20 grams
Black Peppercorns6 grams
Fennel Seeds3 grams
Water1 litre
Coriander Leaves15 grams
Corn Flakes30 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	139kcal	556kcal
Protein	2.1g	8.4g
Carbohydrate	26g	102g
Fat	4.2g	17g
Fibre	2.5g	10g
Sugar	2.4g	9.6g

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Method

1
To a preheated pressure cooker, add oil along with the whole spices. Let them toast until fragrant, around 2-3 minutes Once they start to sizzle, add the banana stem. Saute it for 6-7 minutes on a medium flame
CuminBanana StemCoconut OilBlack PeppercornsFennel Seeds
2
Then add the ginger garlic paste, salt turmeric. Cook until the raw smell of the ginger garlic paste dissipates Cover with water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles on a medium heat. Once cooked, let the pressure release naturally before opening
SaltGinger Garlic PasteWater
3
Strain the solids from the liquid, do not discard the liquid Reserve around ½ Cup of the solids and blend the rest into a smooth paste Add the paste back to the cooker along with the cooking liquid and the reserved solids Once the soup has thickened, garnish with coriander leaves and cornflakes
Coriander LeavesCorn Flakes

Before you start

How long does Vazhaithandu Soup take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vazhaithandu Soup serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vazhaithandu Soup vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vazhaithandu Soup spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Vazhaithandu Soup?: 600 grams Banana Stem, 6 grams Cumin, 20 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, 6 grams Black Peppercorns, 3 grams Fennel Seeds, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhaithandu Soup?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vazhaithandu Soup?: About 139 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.