Dindina Kosambari (Banana Stem Salad)

Authentic South Indian meals are said to have almost all the nutrients required for the human body. It will generally consist of both cooked and raw vegetables (salads) with rice and other things. Banana stem is mostly used in South Indian Weddings. So, here is my attempt.

You need: 

1. Banana Stem - 1 foot
2. Curd - 3 tbsp
3. Grated Coconut (optional)
4. Green Chillies - 5-6
5. Coriander Leaves
6. Curry Leaves
7. Mustard
8. Urd dal
9. Cooking Oil
10. Salt to taste

 All you need to do is:

1. Remove the top most layer of the banana stem and cut the remaining into small pieces.
2. Put the pieces into the curd as you cut, to avoid blackening of the stem. Add grated coconut and salt. 
3. For seasoning, take oil in a small kadai (pan), add mustard, urd dal, chopped green chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add the seasoning to the stem pieces and mix it well. Finally add chopped coriander leaves and serve.

Tip: If you do not want to use curd, put the cut pieces into water and drain it before you add the seasoning.