Arati Dhantu (Banana Stem) vepudu

Ingredients:

•  Arati Dhantu (Banana Stem) - 1’ lenth
• Oil - 2 to 3 Tea spoons
• Mustard Seeds - 1/4 Tea spoon 
• Urud dal - 1/4 Tea spoon 
• Jeera seeds - 1/4 Tea spoon
• Green chillies - 2 - chopped 
• Red chillies - 3
• Onion - 1 - Medium - Finely chopped 
• Curry leaves - 1 stem 
• Salt - To taste
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tea spoon
• Fresh grated coconut - As desired (Optional)

Procedure :

• Cut the Banana stem into round slices, remove the fibers and cut into long stripes length wise.
• Put the chopped pieces in salt water in order to avoid discoloration.
• Heat oil in pan, add mustard, urud dal, dry chillies, jeera seeds and wait till mustard pops down.
• Later on add chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves and saute them, till the onion pieces turn transparent.
• Once done, add banana stem pieces, salt, turmeric and sprinkle hand full of water. Close with a lid.
• Allow them to cook, till the pieces turn soft and the water gets completely absorbed.
• Finally garnish with fresh grated coconut, combine well and switch off the stove.
• Serves as a side dish for sambar, rasam etc.,,