Vazhaithandu ||banana stem 1 small size Onion 1 Bay leaf 1 Butter |ghee 1 tsp Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp Yellow moong dal 1 tblsp Salt as needed Black pepper to taste
Cut the banana stem and onion into big cubes. In a pan add ghee or butter and add the bay leaf, Add in the cumin seeds and onions and saute till they turn pink. Add the cut vazhaithandu and saute for a minute.
Add in the moong dal and add 1 cup of water and pressure cook all till 2 to 3 whistles. Allow this to cool and discard the bay leaf. Grind this into a smooth paste.
Add 2 cups of water and filter the ground paste. Throw out the residue. Add salt and pepper powder to this and boil this for 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve the soup hot.
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