Monday, January 08, 2007

Plantain Pith Salad

'Plantian Pith' is the edible part of the stem of the banana tree. Plantain Pith is rich in fiber content and helps reduce the excess fat accumulated in the body. Regular consumption helps reduce the tummy. This salad can be served at room temperature.
Ingredients Required:
(Serves 2)
Plantain Pith -100 gms
Lemon Juice - 3 Table spoons
Asfotedia / Mustard seeds - For Seasoning
Green chillies - 1 finely chopped
Oil -1 tea spoon
Salt -1 Tea spoon.
Method
Cut the plantain pith into one inch long thin pieces and put them in a bowl of water else it would start turning brown. Drain the water completely and transfer it to the salad bowl. Add lemon juice and salt and toss the contents gently. Take a frying pan and add oil and once the oil is hot add asfotedia and mustard seeds and finely chopped chillies. Once the mustard starts to crackle remove the pan from the stove and after a minute add the seasoning to the salad and toss the contents.

1 comment:

RaviShankar said...

It is very nice post Srinivas.

I have kidney stone and this Plantian Pith is a very nice receipe. thanks a lot posting it .... keep wirting