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01/5What are Elaichi Bananas and what makes them healthier
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Banana is one such fruit that is available round the year and can be enjoyed irrespective of the season. Banana is also probably the easiest fruit to eat, which brings along no mess with itself. Just peel it and enjoy it wherever and whenever you want. With its natural sweetness banana satiates your sweet tooth and also drives away untimely hunger pangs. You might have had regular bananas all throughout your life but have you ever heard of or seen bite-sized bananas, which you can devour in just one or two bites? These cute little bananas are called Elaichi Bananas and are completely desi as well. Read on to know more about them. (all image credits-istock)
02/5All about Elaichi Bananas
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Elaichi bananas also go by the names Yelakki in Bengaluru and Chinia in Bihar. The literal translation of Yelakki and Elaichi is cardamom, while Chinia means small in size. Don’t get fooled by their name, Elaichi bananas taste nothing like cardamom, instead, they are named so only because of their miniature size. As compared to regular bananas, Elaichi bananas are sweeter and can be easily found in metropolitan areas, especially Mumbai and Bengaluru. Also Read: Why Doodh Jalebi is eaten in winters
03/5Benefits of Elaichi Bananas
Elaichi bananas might be small in size but are equally nutritious as any regular-sized banana. These dwarf bananas contain far lesser calories than regular bananas, which is a good news for all the calorie-conscious folks out there. Elaichi bananas are packed with vitamin C and potassium, which makes them an ideal post-workout snack. Other essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fibre, iron and calcium are also found in these bite-sized bananas. Elaichi bananas can provide an instant energy boost and also help in keeping a check on your blood pressure levels.
04/5Recipes with Elaichi Bananas
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Elaichi bananas are widely used to make desserts because of their natural sweetness. From Bread and Pudding to Pancakes and Muffins, Elaichi bananas can be used to make a variety of recipes. They can also be used in some desi recipes as well and are perfectly suited to make Banana Appam, Banana Kheer, Banana Pua and even Banana Fritters. Also Read: What is Broccoli Coffee and how to make it at home
05/5Bottomline
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While banana is a harmless fruit and can be consumed by people of all age groups, it should be avoided during nighttime, especially during winters as it might cause respiratory issues in some people. You must also avoid bananas if you are dealing with cold or cough, as they might aggravate the symptoms. (all image credits-istock) For scrumptious recipes, videos and exciting food news, subscribe to our free Daily and Weekly Newsletters.
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