I really got bored of making
thogayal, pachadi and poriyal with vazhaithandu.My husband hates to eat vazhaithandu just becoz it takes so much time to chew n eat ;). I heard drinking vazhaithandu juice in empty stomach is one of the healthiest way to include in our diet. Its a hassle free job too.Last month when i went to my native ,we tasted this juice in Salem, Lakshmi hotel. We loved it.It was mild in sweet and they served it chilled. We couldn't find out its the juice of vazhaithandu .I wanted to try the same at home.I tried sweet and salt versions. Both were excellent. I dint serve it cold, I made at room temperature.Finally its your choice !!
SWEET JUICE
INGREDIENTS
- Plantain stem /Vazhaithandu - 1 /2 no (medium size)
- Boiled Milk - 1/2 cup (adjust)
- Sugar - 2 tbsp
- Water- If necessary
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METHOD
- Remove the outer layer of vazhaithandu till core ( At this point u dont have layers to remove).
- Cut into rings while removing the fibre simultaneously that comes between the rings .
- Chop into small pieces .Grind with sugar and milk.Add more milk & sugar if necessary.
- Strain in a double cloth filter.Pour in a serving glass.
- Serve it chilled or at room temperature !!
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SALT VERSION
INGREDIENTS
- Vazhaithandu - 1/2 no (medium size)
- Sour curd - 2tbsp
- Salt & water - As needed
- Pepper powder - 2 pinches (optional)
Coriander leaves - To garnish |
METHOD
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 given in the above version and cut the stem into pieces and immerse in buttermilk to avoid color change.
- Grind the pieces along with curd and salt.
- Add more water , whisk and strain in a double cloth filter.
- Pour in a serving glass and garnish with little coriander leaves
- serve chill!!
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NOTE
- Drinking vazhathandu juice alone doesnot help u to shed ur weight. U have to carry on the other things like diet .excercise etc.
- U can prepare the juice in another way .Grind the Banana stem with salt , pepper powder and lime juice. Filter and enjoy !! Hope this method sounds easier.
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36 comments :
wow...sumptuous and delicious one
Both versions are good for health. Nicely done Chitra!
wow healthy juice...
very healthy n interesting drink!!
delicious looking drink
Very healthy drink, Should try some time, lovely clicks!
completely healthy and refreshing...
Healthy and yummy...lovely clicks
Simple, healthy and delicious :)
Wowww... sounds interesting and tempting.. thanks for sharing dear :)
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Healthy and super delicious Banana Stem Juice Dear.Luv it.
very health juice pa
very delicious drinks..new 2 me..
That's wonderful idea ...looks so yum n healthy
Wat a healthy versions,had it once in India,thanks for sharing.
Nice Healthy juice :)
Bookmarking it....
very healthy drink , never tasted though but made once for my mil
Looks delicious!
Very healthy drink,looks delicious.
never heard of this juice, looks absolutely healthy, love both the versions, thanx for the sweet comments at my space, happily following u :)
You have an interesting blog with innovative recipes! The health benefits about ingredients are really useful and motivating to try and make these dishes at home...
TastyVegcooking
Dear Chitra
Thanks for dropping by my site.I prepare the salted version often but the sweet version is new and interesting.Thanks for sharing
Love both the versions. Very beautifully presented too.
both versions look simply yum!
Milk in banana stem juice! ...sounds good, must give a try.
Chitra...thankyou for visiting my space and for the lovely thought....love both versions...
I've never cooked with plantain stem, but juice sounds like something I can try easily, if I get the stem cleaned up.
Very Innovative idea!
Very healthy version of banana stem..yummy !
Glad to follow you :-)
Thanx for dropping by my space..Hpe u'll follow my space too..
Erivum Puliyum
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Delish!
This is such a useful post. I have tried curry with banana stem but never tried juice. Both the recipes look really good and enjoyable. Thank you for this.
I must say it is really healthy banana stem and it is also looking yummy!!!
I going to serve it with my fried bread in place of cold drinks as it is really good for people who are health conscious.
Don't we need to boil or cook this soup
It is very Good and Delicious receipe! Thanks a lot.
Vazhaithandu available in Toronto? Let me know which shop. Thanks
Sorry, I don't have any idea.I am in Bangalore.Thanks
No need to cook or boil this. Its a raw juice.. It can be had as it is :) Try this. u'll love it :)
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