Vazhaithandu

Vazhaithandu refers to banana stem or plantain stem and is used in various soups, stews, curries, stir fries and other dishes (thogayal, pachadi, poriyal and koottus).[1][2][3] It is also used to make poriyal (subzi), juiced, used in a version of raita.[1][4]

lt is used as a remedy for kidney stones in Tamil Nadu, India.

The 1968 Tamil film Panama Pasama featured the song "Vazhai Thandu."[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Fibre of health Hindu
  2. ↑ suresh, Jeyashri (2013-05-26). "Vazhaithandu morkootu | plantain stem morkootu". Jeyashri's Kitchen. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  3. ↑ "Vazhaithandu mor kootu recipe". Raks Kitchen. 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  4. ↑ "Vazhaithandu / Plantain / Banana Stem Soup". Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  5. ↑ Vazhai Thandu - PANAMA PASAMA (1968)