Vazhaithandu refers to banana stem or plantain stem and is used in various soups, stews, curries, stir fries and other dishes (thogayal, pachadi, poriyal and koottus).Fibre of health Hindu It is also used to make poriyal (subzi), juiced, used in a version of raita.

lt is used as a remedy for kidney stones in Tamil Nadu, India.

The 1968 Tamil film Panama Pasama featured the song "Vazhai Thandu."Vazhai Thandu - PANAMA PASAMA (1968)

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External links Banana stem soup Video YouTube