Bale dindu/Plantain Stem Juice

(from Nandini’s recipe box)

Health Benefits
- It is a good source of dietary fiber. Since it is high in fibre, it acts as a laxative and can ease constipation.

- Banana stems juice when combined with buttermilk and had on a empty stomach helps in weight reduction. The juice has various other benefits. It is a relief for ulcers, burning sensation and acidity. Its astringent quality helps in blood coagulation.

- Banana stem is rich in potassium and thus if regularly taken, it can cure stomach pains.

Plantain Stem or Banana Stem or Bale dindu juice is very easy to prepare.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: Juice, Plantain recipies

Ingredients

  • One piece of plantain stem
  • 1/4 cup fresh curd
  • 1/2 tsp jeera powder
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Cut plantain stem into small pieces by removing the thread like fibre

  2. Put it in a bowl containing 1 table spoon butter milk to retain the colour of the stem

  3. Remove the pieces from the butter milk

  4. Grind it in the mixie with curd, salt and enough water

  5. Strain the mixture by passing through sieve

  6. Add jeera powder

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