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

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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 responses to “Vazhaithandu Juice / Banana Stem Juice Recipe – Sweet And Salt Version”
  1. kranthi Avatar
    kranthi

    wow…sumptuous and delicious one

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  2. lata raja Avatar
    lata raja

    Both versions are good for health. Nicely done Chitra!

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  3. Prema Avatar
    Prema

    wow healthy juice…

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  4. Rekha shoban Avatar
    Rekha shoban

    very healthy n interesting drink!!

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  5. Torviewtoronto Avatar
    Torviewtoronto

    delicious looking drink

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  6. Raks Avatar
    Raks

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

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  7. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    completely healthy and refreshing…

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  8. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Healthy and yummy…lovely clicks

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  9. divya Avatar
    divya

    Simple, healthy and delicious 馃檪

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  10. Hari Chandana P Avatar
    Hari Chandana P

    Wowww… sounds interesting and tempting.. thanks for sharing dear 馃檪
    Indian Cuisine

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  11. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!. Avatar
    MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.

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

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  12. Saraswathy Balakrishnan Avatar
    Saraswathy Balakrishnan

    very health juice pa

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  13. chef and her kitchen Avatar
    chef and her kitchen

    very delicious drinks..new 2 me..

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  14. Indian Khana Avatar
    Indian Khana

    That's wonderful idea …looks so yum n healthy

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  15. Priya Suresh Avatar
    Priya Suresh

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

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  16. Aruna Manikandan Avatar
    Aruna Manikandan

    Nice Healthy juice 馃檪
    Bookmarking it….

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  17. Jeyashris Kitchen Avatar
    Jeyashris Kitchen

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

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  18. Poornima Nair Avatar
    Poornima Nair

    Looks delicious!

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  19. hemalata Avatar
    hemalata

    Very healthy drink,looks delicious.

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  20. Sobha Shyam Avatar
    Sobha Shyam

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

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  21. DV Avatar
    DV

    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 Sankar Avatar
    Padhu Sankar

    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 Vegetarian Avatar
    Sensible Vegetarian

    Love both the versions. Very beautifully presented too.

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  24. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    both versions look simply yum!

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  25. Sanjeeta kk Avatar
    Sanjeeta kk

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

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  26. Nisa Homey Avatar
    Nisa Homey

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

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  27. Anisha Avatar
    Anisha

    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. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Very healthy version of banana stem..yummy !
    Glad to follow you 馃檪
    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. Shri Avatar
    Shri

    Delish!

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  30. sangeeta Avatar
    sangeeta

    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 Aadam Avatar
    John Aadam

    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 Rajan Avatar
    Kavitha Rajan

    Don't we need to boil or cook this soup

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    1. Chitra Avatar
      Chitra

      No need to cook or boil this. Its a raw juice.. It can be had as it is 馃檪 Try this. u'll love it 馃檪

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  33. VijayM Avatar
    VijayM

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

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  34. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

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

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  35. Chitra Avatar
    Chitra

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

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