Banana stem is an amazing vegetable which has a lot of nutrients present in it. It has a lot of health benefits, is good for weight loss and in lowering high blood pressure. The stem can be turned out into various delicious recipes. Each region has its own version. It is generally popular in the eastern and southern region. So today i bring to you 'arati davva kura' meaning 'banana stem curry', cooked in the andhra/telangana style. It takes a little bit of effort in cleaning and chopping this veggie. The core part only is used and the fibres need to be discarded. This is a very simple dish and an easy one. It has all the south indian tempering along with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves to finish of. Enjoy this delicacy either with rice or chapattis.