Suran

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Suran, also known as elephant foot yam, jimikand, or Amorphophallus campanulatus, is a large, tuberous root vegetable

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Suran, also known as elephant foot yam, jimikand, or Amorphophallus campanulatus, is a large, tuberous root vegetable that is a staple in many Asian and Indian cuisines:
  • Appearance
    Suran has a hard, stony look with a bulbiferous, dark brown hue. The flesh of the corm is orange-hued, which indicates the presence of beta-carotene.
  • Taste
    Some say suran has a sweet, custardy taste, with a texture similar to creamy cheesecake.
  • Nutrition
    Suran is rich in nutrients and minerals, including proteins, fat, fiber, carbohydrates, starch, oxalic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, glucose, galactose, and xylose. It’s also a good source of vitamin C, B-complex, potassium, and manganese.
  • Uses
    Suran is commonly used as a vegetable in cooking and traditional medicine. In Ayurveda, it’s used to treat acute rheumatism, dysentery, piles, and hemorrhoids. Suran may also have other health benefits, such as controlling blood cholesterol levels, preventing cardiovascular diseases, and fighting skin problems.
  • Growing
    Suran is a perennial crop that is native to southeast Asia and is cultivated as an intercrop with bananas and turmeric. It flowers during the monsoon season.

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