Vazhaithandu refers to banana stem or plantain stem and is used in various soups, stews, curries, stir fries and other dishes (thogayal, pachadi, poriyal and koottus).[1][2][3] It is also used to make poriyal (subzi), juiced, used in a version of raita.[1][4]
lt is used as a remedy for kidney stones in Tamil Nadu, India.[citation needed]
The 1968 Tamil film Panama Pasama featured the song "Vazhai Thandu."[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Fibre of health Hindu
- ^ suresh, Jeyashri (2013-05-26). "Vazhaithandu morkootu | plantain stem morkootu". Jeyashri's Kitchen. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Vazhaithandu mor kootu recipe". Raks Kitchen. 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Vazhaithandu / Plantain / Banana Stem Soup". Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ Vazhai Thandu - PANAMA PASAMA (1968)
External links edit
- Banana stem soup Video YouTube
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