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  • fresho! Colocasia Leaf

fresho! Colocasia Leaf

Product Condition: New (Sealed Pack)
  • Product Code: 30002260
  • Stock Availability : 100
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About the Product

  • Known as 'Elephant's Ear', Taro leaves are heart-shaped with light to dark green in color.
  • With a tender and succulent texture, they offer a subtle flavor with pleasant nuttiness when cooked.
  • Do not forget to check our delicious recipe - https://www.bigbasket.com/cookbook/recipes/280/paatra/

Benefits

  • colocasia leaves are rich in dietary fiber so they ease digestion.
  • They contain vitamin A which is good for vision.
  • Taro leaves are one of the superfoods to consume if you have high cholesterol.
  • Good for pregnant women as they contain folate that protects the fetus from birth imperfections.
  • They reduce wrinkles and are a great food for anemic as the leaves are rich in Iron content.

Storage and Uses

  • Pick the leaves along with the stalks, place them in a bowl of water and keep in a cool place.
  • This way they will last for a few days without getting dry.
  • Taro leaves are toxic in their raw state.
  • They should be cooked and consumed. Spread the Taro leaves with a spiced chickpea paste, then roll, steam, slice, and deep fry or roll them up tightly, tie into knots, then simmer in coconut, red chili, tamarind, coriander, and garlic.
  • Taro leaves make an excellent accompaniment to curries and dishes containing coconut milk.
  • Chopped leaves can be mixed into batters to prepare vadas or idlis.

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