Banana stem is a rich source of dietary fiber, which can aid in digestion and weight management. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as potassium and vitamin C. In addition, the stem contains antioxidants and other compounds that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Bananas are a staple fruit in many households around the world, but did you know that the stem of the banana plant is also edible and nutritious? In this article, we will explore the benefits of banana stem and how it can be used in a delicious and healthy dish: banana stem with whole green gram beans.
To prepare the banana stem for cooking, it should be peeled and the fibrous strands removed. It can then be sliced or diced and used in a variety of dishes. One popular dish is banana stem with whole green gram beans. This dish is commonly made in South India and is a tasty and healthy way to enjoy banana stems.
To make the dish, first, you can pressure cook the green gram beans until they are fully cooked. Next, add the sliced banana stem, salt, and turmeric powder to the cooker and continue to cook for a few more minutes. Once the banana stem is cooked, add in some grated coconut, and stir it well. Lastly, add a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves, and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
Serve this dish with rice, and it makes a perfect lunch or dinner.
In conclusion, banana stem is not only a nutritious and delicious ingredient, but it is also a sustainable one as it is often discarded in the process of harvesting bananas. By incorporating banana stem into your cooking, you can not only enjoy its health benefits but also reduce food waste. Give banana stem with whole green gram beans a try, and you will be surprised by how delicious and satisfying it is.
How to make Banana Stem with Whole Green Gram Beans
- Chopped the Banana stem.
- Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, dry chillies, curry leaves, sliced onion, ginger garlic paste and saute till golden brown.
- Add turmeric powder, potatoes, whole moong beans, cumin powder and saute for a minute.
- Add the chopped Banana Stem, salt and stir for 5-7 minutes
- Add 3 cups water and mix, cover and cook.
- Add garam masala, coriander leaves and take the pan off the heat.
- Serve with rice or roti.
Banana Stem
Ingredients
- Banana stem, chopped
- 2 cups Whole Moong Beans/Whole Green Gram Beans
- 2 tbsps oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 big potatoes, chopped
- 2 dry chillies
- 1 onion, sliced
- 10 curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
Instructions
- Chopped the Banana stem.
- Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, dry chillies, curry leaves, sliced onion, ginger garlic paste and saute till golden brown.
- Add turmeric powder, potatoes, whole moong beans, cumin powder and saute for a minute.
- Add the chopped Banana Stem, salt and stir for 5-7 minutes
- Add 3 cups water and mix, cover and cook.
- Add garam masala, coriander leaves and take the pan off the heat.
- Serve with rice or roti.
