Elephant Foot Yam /Oal

50. Elephant Foot Yam (Oal)

About

Elephant foot yam is a tuber crop cultivated in the tropical countries, locally known as oal.

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Nutritions

Elephant foot yam is widely used in the treatment of patients suffering from piles. It is a rich source of essential fatty acids (Omega-3 fatty acids) which are known to increase the good cholesterol levels in the blood. It helps in increasing the estrogen levels in women's bodies, thus helping in maintaining the hormonal balance.

Uses

It is used as a vegetable in different yummy dishes. Elephant foot yam, or oal as it is locally called, is eaten as a vegetable, usually boiled or baked. It is used in oal curry, oal bharta or chokha, pickles and chutney.