Banana stem(Bale dandu) palya

After cutting banana bunch banana stem is available.Like banana banana stem is also good for health.It is a rich source of fibre,vitaminB6 and potassium.It is useful in weight reduction.It helps to ease constipation,helps in the production of hemoglobin and insulin.It is a good diuretic and helps to detoxify the body.It maintains the fluid balance within the body.It has cooling effect.It is used to treat kidney stones,ulcers.One can use banana stem in raw or cooked form.Many recipes can be prepared by using banana stem.
Among them are Banana stem juice,palya,salad,dosa,iddly,patrode,Sasive,Sambar,Majjige huli.....First we shall discuss regarding banana stem palya.It suits good with rice ,dosa, chapati.
Required ingredients for the preparation of banana stem palya
Finely chopped banana stem pieces :2 cups
grated coconut                 :4 tsp
Coriander seeds               :1 tsp
Turmeric powder              :pinch
Cumin seeds                   3/4 tsp
Salt,jaggery            :as per taste
Oil                    :2tsp
mustard seeds         :1 tsp
Urad dal(black gram):1tsp
Red chilly         :1 piece
Curry leaves      :1 twig
Method of preparation of Banana stem palya 

Chopping banana stem

Finely chop banana stem.Since it has fibre chopping should be done in circles first.While cutting you will get fibres.you have to roll it around your fingers.By practise it will be easy.After cutting in to thin circles you have to chop in to small pieces.
In a pan heat oil,mustard seeds,urad dal,chilly.When mustard seeds start cracking add curry leaves.
Add chopped bananastem.Mix well.Pour little water,salt and jaggery.

Banana stem palya

Grind coconut,cumin,coriander seeds and turmeric powder with out adding water to form coarse powder.
When bananastem is half cooked add powdered masala to it and mix well.
Cook them till bananastem is fully cooked and water content evaporates.
Banana stem palya is ready to serve.