Vazhapindi Thoran
- 42 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Vazhapindi thoran is a Kerala dry side of tender banana stem with shallots, green chilli, grated coconut and cumin. Mild, serves 4, about 40 minutes.
Good for: Onam
Ingredients
Banana Stem, Finely Chopped500 grams
Water, For Cooking100 ml
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves4 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped8
Coconut (Grated), Grated50 grams
Cumin, Crushed1 grams
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 158kcal | 632kcal |
| Protein | 2.2g | 8.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 20g | 80g |
| Fat | 8.6g | 34g |
| Fibre | 3.2g | 13g |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 15g |
Method
Get ready by rinsing the banana stem, removing the outer layers, slicing it into thin rounds, removing the hard fibres and chopping it finely. Slit the chillies, chop the shallots, rinse the curry leaves, grate the coconut and crush the cumin. Keep the chopped stem in 1 litre water while you finish the prep, then drain it and place it in a kadai with turmeric, 1 tsp salt and 100 ml water. Bring it to a boil on high flame for 2 minutes until bubbling, then cover and cook on low flame for 8 minutes until tender but still firm.
Heat oil in another kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add urad dal, curry leaves and green chilli, and fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
Add the shallots and fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn soft and light golden.
Add the cooked banana stem and any water left in it. Fry on medium flame for 2 minutes until it is evenly mixed and the extra water dries.
Mix in the grated coconut, crushed cumin and remaining salt. Cook uncovered on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the moisture dries and the thoran looks dry.
Switch off the flame and serve warm. The banana stem should be tender and easy to bite, with no raw smell.
Before you start
- How long does Vazhapindi Thoran take?
- 42 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 22 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Vazhapindi Thoran serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Vazhapindi Thoran vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Vazhapindi Thoran 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 Vazhapindi Thoran?
- 500 grams Banana Stem, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 4 grams Curry leaves, 10 grams Green Chilli, 50 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Vazhapindi Thoran?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Vazhapindi Thoran?
- About 158 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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