Baledindina kootu (vazhai thandu kootu)

Bale dindu i.e., banana stem is also used for cooking. It is good for health as it is Rich in fibers. Kootu, pallya or chutney can be made of banana stem. Kootu literally means coming together in Tamil. For the authentic kootu, coconut, cumin seeds, urad dal and green chilli are to grinded.
Ingredients
Banana stem (bale dindu) - 1 foot long
(Cleaning is described below)
Toor dal - 1/2 cup
Tomato - 1 medium chopped
Salt - for taste
Asofoetida - a pinch

Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tsp finely chopped
To roast and grind
Jeera - 3 tsp
Urad dal - 3 tsp
Coconut - 5 tbsp
Green chilli - 3
Method
Cleaning the bale dindu.
Remove the outer fibrous coverings of the stem. Only the soft part of stem should be used. First cut it transversly into thin circles, then chop it into small pieces.
Keep it boil along with toor dal in pressure cooker.
In a kadai take a spoon of coconut oil and roast urad dal and cumin seeds. Blend into a paste along with coconut and green chillies. Add only little water.
In a vessel, take a spoon of oil. Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Add the tomatoes and saute them till they become mushy. Add the boiled toor dal and baledinu mix. Allow it to boil. Add the blended mix of coconut, cumin seeds,ura urad dal and green chillies. Add salt for taste and let it come to a boil. Add a pinch of asofoetida just before removing it from heat. Add chopped coriander and curry leaves. Serve hot with rice