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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Plantain Stem Juice-Vazhai Thandu Juice

Summer is approaching and here is a healthy way to beat the heat. Plantain stem juice is not only very tasty and refreshing, but also very healthy. Plantain stem has many health benefits. It is a rich source of dietary fiber.Because of its high fiber content, it helps to prevent constipation. It is said to be very helpful in case of urinary problems, kidney stones, acidity and ulcer. It also helps in weight reduction. I personally do not like aerated drinks and prefer only natural healthy drinks like buttermilk, tender coconut water, fresh juice etc. Plantain stem juice is one of my favorite drink.

Plantain Stem Juice-Vazhai Thandu JuicePlantain Stem Juice-Vazhai Thandu Juice

Prep time - under 15 mins
Serves -1

Ingredients needed

Plantain chopped - 2 cups
Butter milk - 1 cup + 1/4 cup for grinding
Salt to taste
Roasted Jeera powder -a generous pinch

Preparation

Plantain StemTake 1 mediun sized plantain stem.Remove the outer covering and discard it.

Cut it into rounds removing the thread like fiber with your finger.

Keep it in diluted buttermilk to prevent discoloration.

Then chop it into small pieces.

Method

Remove the chopped pieces from the buttermilk and grind it with a little water or fresh buttermilk.

Strain it, add the rest of the butter milk and blend again.

Add salt to taste. Sprinkle roasted jeera powder and serve chilled.

More Plantain stem recipes

Vazhai Thandu mor kootu

Plantain Stem Poriyal

Vazhai Thandu Kootu

Indian lunch menuLunch #4 ( South Indian Lunch)

Rice
Radish Sambar
Keerai Kootu
Plantain stem stir fry
Curd
Lemon ginger pickle

Also refer

Lunch Menu#1
Lunch Menu#2
Lunch Menu#3

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22 comments:

  1. Divya ShankarMarch 28, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    Great way to beat summer heat and I must admit that the lunch menu is very sumptuous :) Pics are great and all items on the menu are my hot fav :)

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  2. Sangeetha NambiMarch 28, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Healthy drink ! and Love ur Lunch recipes

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  3. KalyaniMarch 28, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    thanks for sharing a nice recipe .......

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  4. KaviMarch 28, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Vazhai thandu juice-aaa!!! Never ever ever heard of it!!!! Eating the vegetable is hard work for me!! The juice probably will be easier to consume! :D

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  5. Hamaree RasoiMarch 28, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Never knew that you can make juice out of plantain stem also. WOnderful

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  6. Premalatha AravindhanMarch 28, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    wow that so healthy recipe,love all varieties that u have made...makes me hungry now:)

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  7. Aruna ManikandanMarch 28, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Healthy juice padhu :)

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  8. Spice up the CurryMarch 28, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    nice juice recipe. thanks for posting

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  9. faseelaMarch 28, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    wow vry heathy recipe....

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  10. Suja ManojMarch 28, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Healthy and refreshing drink..

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  11. Rani acharyuluMarch 28, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Nice summer drink...new to me.....lovely lunch plater looks delicious!

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  12. AkilaMarch 29, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    We used to prepare without adding the butter milk. Will try this version...

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  13. MélangeMarch 29, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    Extremely nostalgic and super healthy post here ! I loved each word of it..Nice meeting you.Happy to add you to my reader..Cheers !

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  14. Deeps @ Naughty CurryMarch 30, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    this sounds incredibly healthy!

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  15. Gayathri AnandApril 5, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Healthy drink and loved ur lunch menu a lot ..

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  16. PremkumarJune 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Very Nice! Keep posting your articles!

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  17. siv12345December 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Tried at once.... Very nice and nutritious. easy to get away cooking that vegetable

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  18. IamGODDecember 31, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    so use full ...thanks :)

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  19. Ganesan MFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Plantain stem juice is highly alkaline and is one of the healthiest of all drinks. 4 ounce of plantain juice every morning in raw form has is the best. It would cure all kidney ailments.

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  20. rosggggSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    How to cut the plantain stem without thread

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  21. mark georgeJanuary 29, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    A good drink to remove all the toxins in the body.

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  22. kmsMarch 22, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Good

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