Plantain stem poriyal (vaazhaithandu poriyal)

The outer one should be removed completely.It will be brittle in nature and will break if you try to.The inner layer will be firm and solid and this is the edible section of the stem.Cut the stem into discs... a sticky thread like structure will cling on to your knife..basically the fibre part.Remove it and continue cutting.Once done with the stem cutting completely ,assemble the cut discs in groups of 3-4 and cut them into cubes. The cut cubes should be immersed immediately in a bowl of water mixed with a drop of curds or turmeric to prevent the discolouration of the cut pieces.Replace the water with fresh water before cooking then proceed.
Ingredients:
Banana stem diced -1 cup
mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
urad dal -1/2tsp
Channa dal -1/2tsp
Curry leaves -few
red chili -2 or 3
Oil -1tsp
salt to taste,but be care full while adding salt it will consume only very little salt.
Turmeric is optional.
Coconut grated -1/2 cup.
method:

• In a kadai put oil once its hot add all other ingredients one by one.
• Strain diced banana stem and add it to the kadai and mix well and close it with a lid and simmer the stove.(you can also cook vegetable in boiling water for 2to3 min and strain it and add to the seasoning )
• Once vegetable is done go head and add coconut and turn off the fire .
• Onion is optional.If u need u can add before adding vegetable.
• If u need protein to be add to this u can add half cooked dal before adding coconut.
• Enjoy with rice and sambar .