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 thoughts on “Vazhaithandu Juice / Banana Stem Juice Recipe – Sweet And Salt Version”

  20. 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 🙂

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  22. 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

    Reply
  27. 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!

    Reply
  30. 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.

    Reply
  31. 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.

    Reply
    1. Chitra

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

      Reply
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