Banana Stem Juice | Vazhai Thandu Juice | Vazha Pindi Juice: When the banana bunch is harvested the tree is cut away and the banana stem is used as food which has many medicinal properties. The banana stem has fiber – this is very beneficial for those on a weight loss program. It is also a rich source of potassium and vitamin B6 which helps in the production of insulin and hemoglobin.
Eating banana stem once a week keeps high blood pressure in control. Banana stem also maintains fluid balance within the body. It is a diuretic and helps detoxify the body. The popular belief is that eating banana stem is very good for kidney stones.
Salt Version:
INGREDIENTS:
Banana Stem- 1/2 cup
Yogurt/curd- 1/2 cup
Ginger- 1/4 inch (optional)
Water-1/4 cup
Pepper powder- 1 pinch
Jeera powder- big pinch
Salt- to taste
PROCEDURE:
Eating banana stem once a week keeps high blood pressure in control. Banana stem also maintains fluid balance within the body. It is a diuretic and helps detoxify the body. The popular belief is that eating banana stem is very good for kidney stones.
Salt Version:
INGREDIENTS:
Banana Stem- 1/2 cup
Yogurt/curd- 1/2 cup
Ginger- 1/4 inch (optional)
Water-1/4 cup
Pepper powder- 1 pinch
Jeera powder- big pinch
Salt- to taste
PROCEDURE:
- Cut the banana stem in to roundels and remove the fibre coming out using your fingers.
- Then chop them into pieces and keep inside water or buttermilk to avoid browning.
- In a blender jar add the banana stem, yogurt and blend well till the banana stem grind well. (Add a piece of ginger if you like)
- Now add little chilled water and dilute the juice and add the pepper and jeera powder for taste.
- Blend once more and serve in a glass.
- Serve chilled.
- Note: Pepper powder could be replaced with green chilli.
Sweet version:
INGREDIENTS:
Banana stem- 1/2 cup
Yogurt/curd- 1/2 cup
Sugar- 1 tablespoon(add according to your taste)
- Add every thing inside a blender jar and pulse to make a puree. Add 1/4 cup of chilled water and whip well and serve chilled.
very healthy and refreshing juice
ReplyDeletenever knew you can make juice out of this, you got me at weight loss.
ReplyDeletethis is really interesting...
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