DescriptionArvi PakistanDespite its Hindi name, arvi or arbi, which may suggest to a layperson a connection, however faint, with the Arab world, colocasia is one of the oldest vegetables of the Indian Subcontinent.Much before that nouveau upstart, the potato taking over the Subcontinent’s kitchens in such a comprehensive manner, colocasia was the preferred tuber. Both its leaves and root-tuber/corm were used in cooking not just in north India but all over the country. In the north-eastern regions, the leaves are chopped up and made into a curry amongst other things; in western India, the leaves are coated with gram flour and fried as a snack; and in the south, in Kerala, the tuber is fried or curried and eaten with rice.Health Benefits:-Weight Loss-Helps In Combating Diabetes-Protects Heart-Provides A Number Of Antioxidants-May Control HypertensionNutrition Information:NutrientUnitValue per 100 gProximatesWaterg63.8Energykcal142EnergykJ594Proteing0.52Carbohydrate, by differenceg34.6Fiber, total dietaryg5.1Sugars, totalg0.49Related
