Bitter gourd
(Kayppayka)
These knobbly vine fruits are
fried and mixed with grated
coconut to make thoran.
Medicinal properties include
cures for rheumatism & gout.
Elephant foot yam
(Chenna)
This monster corm is a beloved
ingredient for veg sambar.
It's medicinal properties include
cures for bronchitis,asthma and
elephantiasis.
Tapioca
(Kappa)
Originally from Brazil these
starch packed tubers are high
in complex carbohydrates.
Sliced into wafers and deep fried
in coconut oil then salted they
make popular snack chips.
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