Bale dindina palya ( banana stem fry // subji)

Ingredients

Bale dindu chopped —2 cups

Green chillies—2

Curry leaves( karibevu //kadipatta)—few

Coconut grated—1/4 cup

Lemon juice —1 tablespoon 

Mustard seeds (sasive)—1 teaspoon 

Jeera (jeerige)cumin seeds—1 teaspoon 

Channa dhal (kadale belle)—1 tablespoon 

Urad dhal (uddina belle)—1 tablespoon 

Asafoetida ( hing)—a pinch

Oil—2 tablespoon 

Salt to taste

Sugar —1 teaspoon 

Method 

Peel the outer layers of the bale dindu( banana stem).

Discard the outer layers.

 Now cut the stem into horizontal circles,you will find thread like fibres sticking to knife.

Remove fibres using fingers.

Now chop them into pieces and soak them in water adding a spoon of curd or butter milk to avoid discolouration.

 

Now heat the oil in a kadai or pan,once hot add mustard seeds,jeera ,asafoetida ,channa and urad dhal.

When mustard seeds crackles and dhals turn brown add chopped green chillies,curry leaves and sauté for a minute on medium flame.

Now add chopped bale dindu pieces and add 1/2 cup of water and allow it to cook on medium flame.

Cover with a lid and stir in between.

When stems are cooked and water is evaporated add salt and sugar.mix well.

Add in grated coconut and mix well.

Turn off the heat and add lemon juice .mix it

Now bale dindina palya is ready to serve.

Note

Banana stem is said to be very good in removing toxins from body.