Colocasia (Arbi) is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, the root vegetable is also known as taro. The Hindi name arvi/arbi may suggest a lay person connection with the Arab world.

CHENNAI: With a starchy texture and mildly nutty taste, colocasia or taro (seppankizhangu or arbi), is perhaps a not-so-fun-looking vegetable. But, who are we to body-shame this tuber that makes us ...

And as per experts, root vegetables that are Ayurveda-approved are an essential part of India’s culinary and nutritional heritage. From yam (jimikand) and colocasia (arbi) to sweet potato (shakarkandi ...

The farmers of Dharmpur segment of Mandi district are a worried lot. A vegetable crop of the farmers has fallen prey to a lethal disease, just when they are recovering from the loss incurred due to ...

have always held a special place in daily cooking. They are versatile, nourishing, and suited to every region’s cuisine. Ingredients like yam, sweet potato, tapioca, and colocasia were once used ...