GABYA POLTHEIN(BANANA STEM RAITA).
The tender core(stem) of the banana plant is called Gabbo in Konkani. It is one of the unique vegetables which can be used in raw or cooked form. It has great nutritive value and contributes greatly to the biological well-being. It is an effective diuretic. It is rich in fibre content. It is also a medicinally useful vegetable.ecause of its high fibre content, it acts as a good laxative and aids bowel movement. It removes toxins from the body. It helps in the effective management of gall and kidney stones. A cup of its fresh juice every day morning goes a long way in containing the the formation of these stones.
This vegetable can be used in the preparation of a dry curry or in curd based raita form. It is a favourite of Konkanies and used quite often.
GABYA POLTHEIN
GABYA POLTHEIN(RAITA)-TYPE1.
Ingredients:
tender banana stem-1 piece,about 6″ long,
green chillies- 2,
curd-1cup,
salt to taste,
mustard seed-1tsp,
jeera(cumin seed)- 1/4 tsp,
curry leaves, and
oil for phannu(seasoning)
Method:
Cut the stem into small round pieces and then chop into pieces, while at the same time removing the jutting fibre threads by rolling it over on the index finger.
Add curd,green chillies(chopped) and salt.
Do phannu(seasoning) with mustard seeds, jeera and curry leaves in oil.
GABYA POLTHEIN(BANANA STEM(TENDER CORE OF THE BANANA PLANT) RAITA)-TYPE2.
Ingredients:
tender banana stem- 1 piece , approx, 6″ long,
red chillies-4,
tamarind- an avla size,
hing powder- 1/4 tsp,
mustard seeds-1 tsp,
curry leaves,
salt to taste,
oil for phannu(seasoning)
Method:
Soak tamarind(imly) in water.
Chop the banana stem in very very small pieces, removing fibre threads while cutting( as explained in part 1).
Fry the chillies in oil.
Grind chillies,hing powder, salt and the tamarind.
Add the ground mix to the banana stem pieces , mix well adding a small quantity of water to get a semi-fluid consistency.
Do phannu(seasoning) with mustard seeds and curry leaves in oil.