Banana stems contain lot of nutrients and minerals but people do not like to take it due to its taste. Make this delicious snack with them and everybody including kits will love it

Step 1: Ingredients

About 6 inches long fresh Banana Stem
100 grams of Black Gram with skin
50 grams of Shallots (Small onions)
2 Green chillies
A small piece of Ginger
Handful of Coriander leaves
4 Dried red chillies

Step 2: Cut Banana Stem

First cut banana stem into round pieces and then into very small pieces
Immediately put the cut pieces in to a mixture of curd (yogurt) and water to prevent discoloration

Step 3: Grind Black Gram

Soak Black gram in water for about 15 to 20 minutes
Drain out water and place the soaked black gram in a mixer-grinder
Add the 4 dried red chillies to the mixer and grind to a fine paste

Step 4: Mix All Ingredients

Remove banana stem pieces from curd and add them to the grind Black gram
Chop shallots, Green chillies, Ginger, Coriander leaves in to small pieces and add to bowl
Add salt to taste and mix well with to a thick paste
Take lemon sized mix in hand and press to make ball shapes

Step 5: Deep Fry and Serve

Heat enough oil in a a pan for deep frying
When the oil is heated, lightly flatten the shaped balls and add to oil
Turn over in oil for even cooking. Once they are properly fried, take out from oil

Serve the tasteful snack made with Banana Stem with coffee or tea