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November 9, 2011

Vazhaithandu Juice / Banana Stem Juice Recipe - Sweet And Salt Version

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  !!

vazhaithandu juice sweet
SWEET JUICE

INGREDIENTS
  • Plantain stem /Vazhaithandu - 1 /2 no (medium size)
  • Boiled Milk - 1/2 cup (adjust)
  • Sugar - 2 tbsp
  • Water- If necessary

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 !!

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!! 

Vazhaithandu juice salt

NOTE
  1. Drinking vazhathandu juice alone doesnot help u to shed ur weight. U have to carry on the other things like diet .excercise etc.
  2. 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 :

  1. kranthiNovember 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    wow...sumptuous and delicious one

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  2. lata rajaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Both versions are good for health. Nicely done Chitra!

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  3. PremaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    wow healthy juice...

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  4. Rekha shobanNovember 9, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    very healthy n interesting drink!!

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  5. TorviewtorontoNovember 9, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    delicious looking drink

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  6. RaksNovember 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Very healthy drink, Should try some time, lovely clicks!

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  7. TinaNovember 9, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    completely healthy and refreshing...

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  8. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Healthy and yummy...lovely clicks

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  9. divyaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Simple, healthy and delicious :)

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  10. Hari Chandana PNovember 9, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Wowww... sounds interesting and tempting.. thanks for sharing dear :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  11. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.November 10, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Healthy and super delicious Banana Stem Juice Dear.Luv it.

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  12. Saraswathy BalakrishnanNovember 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    very health juice pa

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  13. chef and her kitchenNovember 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    very delicious drinks..new 2 me..

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  14. Indian KhanaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    That's wonderful idea ...looks so yum n healthy

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  15. Priya SureshNovember 10, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Wat a healthy versions,had it once in India,thanks for sharing.

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  16. Aruna ManikandanNovember 10, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Nice Healthy juice :)
    Bookmarking it....

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  17. Jeyashris KitchenNovember 10, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    very healthy drink , never tasted though but made once for my mil

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  18. Poornima NairNovember 11, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Looks delicious!

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  19. hemalataNovember 11, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Very healthy drink,looks delicious.

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  20. Sobha ShyamNovember 12, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    never heard of this juice, looks absolutely healthy, love both the versions, thanx for the sweet comments at my space, happily following u :)

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  21. DVNovember 12, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    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

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  22. Padhu SankarNovember 13, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    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

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  23. Sensible VegetarianNovember 15, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Love both the versions. Very beautifully presented too.

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  24. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    both versions look simply yum!

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  25. Sanjeeta kkNovember 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Milk in banana stem juice! ...sounds good, must give a try.

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  26. Nisa HomeyNovember 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Chitra...thankyou for visiting my space and for the lovely thought....love both versions...

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  27. AnishaNovember 20, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    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!

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  28. JulieNovember 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    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
    Ongoing Event -Christmas Delicacy (15 Nov-31 Dec 2011)

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  29. ShriNovember 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Delish!

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  30. sangeetaDecember 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    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.

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  31. John AadamFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    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.

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  32. Kavitha RajanFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Don't we need to boil or cook this soup

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    1. ChitraApril 30, 2017 at 7:11 PM

      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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  33. VijayMNovember 18, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    It is very Good and Delicious receipe! Thanks a lot.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 27, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    Vazhaithandu available in Toronto? Let me know which shop. Thanks

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  35. ChitraSeptember 27, 2016 at 10:40 PM

    Sorry, I don't have any idea.I am in Bangalore.Thanks

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