Ingredients

• Tender banana stem - 1
• Cooked baby corn kernels - 1/2 cup
• Diced pineapple pieces - 1/2 cup
• Minced green chillies - 3
• Red and green capsicum (diced) - 1/2 cup
• Spring onion (minced) - 1/4 cup
• Boiled peanuts - 2 tsp
• Roasted sesame seeds - 1 tsp
• Pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
• Dressing:
• 2 tsp - salad oil/olive oil
• A pinch of mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp - lemon juice
• 1 tsp - honey

How to Make Banana Stem Nutri Salad

• Slice the banana stem.
• Soak in buttermilk with a pinch of salt. This prevents discolouration of the stem.
• Toss in the remaining ingredients (except dressing) in a bowl.
• Squeeze and drain the banana stem and add to the bowl. Toss well.
• Add salt, sugar and pepper. Give it a stir.
• Line a salad bowl with lettuce or cabbage leaves.
• Tip the tossed vegetables into the bowl and refrigerate.
• In a jar, add all the dressing ingredients. Shake well.
• Just before serving the salad, add the dressing and toss well with a fork.
• Serve with toasted garlic bread.