Banana Flower / വാഴ ചുണ്ട് - Details

Description

Banana flower is large which grows from the end of the bunch of bananas and has a dark purple-red blossom. The small flowers would be found on the inside part which would turn into the banana. It is starchy and bitter in taste. It is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A and can reduce the pains. It is included in the diet as the vegetable. The hard husk is found outside of the mature flower. It is also used as an ingredient for noodles and soup. In some countries, it is served as a salad. The fresh banana flowers are eaten raw. In order to avoid the liquid which can leave stains, one should use gloves to cook.