Unni Pindi (Banana stem) Thoran

Unni Pindi (Banana stem) Thoran

¼ kg unnipindi

½ cup whole masoor or chawli

1 tsp chilly flakes or chilly powder

Salt

Turmeric powder

Curry leaves

Small onions

Garlic cloves

Curry leaves

1-2 tbsp scraped coconut

Oil

Soak masoor in water for 1-2 hours.

Remove the outer layer of unnipindi and cut into small pieces. Add water and turmeric powder, keep stirring with fork, so that the strings come out of the unnipindi. Discard the strings and wash it.

In a kadai, heat oil, add crushed garlic and onions and saute. Add curry leaves. When garlic has browned, add chilli powder and saute. Now drain water out of the masoor and add it into the masala and saute. Let it cook for 5 minuts. Now add the unni pindi, salt and turmeric. Add one cup water. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Add coconut and mix well.  Serve as side-dish to rice.