Banana Stem Poriyal Recipe With Curry Powder

Step 1: To begin making Banana Stem Sabzi Recipe With Curry Powder, prep all the ingredients first

Step 2: Then make cuts on the layer of banana stem and then discard the outer covering

Step 3: Slice the banana stem and as you do, you will find the fibre coming out every time you slice into stem, keep taking them out while proceeding

Step 4: Once sliced, take each slice and chop them to about 1 cm pieces

Step 5: Take a kadai and heat cooking oil in it

Step 6: Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter

Step 7: Once they do splutter, add in the cumin seeds and allow to sizzle

Step 8: Add curry leaves immediately and saute for a bit on medium heat till the curry leaves crisp up a bit

Step 9: Add the chopped onions, and keep sauteing on medium heat until they turn translucent

Step 10: Add in the chopped banana stem pieces and cook with a bit of water

Step 11: Cook covered till the banana stem is softened and cooked

Step 12: You can opt to undercook the banana stem as well, depending on your preference

Step 13: The sabzi will be crunchier if the stem is undercooked

Step 14: Once done, add the spices, cumin powder, curry powder or sambar powder, red chilli powder, besan (adding besan is optional

Step 15: I used it to soak the extra water added), salt and give a nice stir till combined

Step 16: Keep on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, check for seasoning and adjust

Step 17: Switch off heat

Step 18: Serve Banana Stem Sabzi Recipe With Curry Powder along with Lobia Masala Recipe (Black Eyed Bean Curry), Phulka and Indian Vegetable Salad Recipe for lunch or dinner