## Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes
**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe):
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – roughly chopped
* 2 Banana Stem – cut into cubes and soaked in buttermilk
* 3 Dry Red Chillies
* 10 grams Tamarind
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 tablespoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
* Salt – to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1 Dry Red Chilli
* Sunflower Oil – for cooking
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe):
1. We begin making the Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe) by pressure cooking the banana stem in a pressure cooker with turmeric powders and salt for just whistle.
2. Release the pressure naturally.
3. Heat a heavy bottomed pan with oil, splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves,dry red chillies and add the cooked banana stem, add the rest of the ingredients and give it a stir fry.
4. Once it is done, let it cool down and grind it into a smooth paste using a mixer.
5. Keep it aside or serve it in a bowl.
6. In order to make the seasoning, heat oil in a small skillet, temper the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, hing, and dry red chili and drizzle it on the chutney and serve.
7. Serve the Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe) along with Dosa to enjoy your breakfast meal.
### Tips for the Best Tamil Nadu Style Vazha Thandu Thogayal Recipe (Banana Stem Chutney Recipe):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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