Arbi (Taro) nutritional information and the arbi recipe is given below to make a tasty dish with little effort.
Raw Taro is considered toxic due to the presence of calcium oxalate crystals which contributes to kidney stones. The toxin is minimized by cooking with a pinch of baking soda or tamarind. Taro roots should be placed in cold water overnight to reduce toxins.
Taro Nutrition
Taro is carbohydrate and calicum rich food.
The taro leaves are a good source of vitamins C and contain more protein than the corms. Its starch is easily digestible.Taro leaves are also toxic, but are safe after cooking.
Taro Root Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 85 g
Calories 90
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 22g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 6%DV*
Calcium 4%DV*
Iron 2%DV*
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Submitted by Krushna Rajesh.
Recipe Type: Low Fat
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients For Arbi
(for 3 persons)
- 8-10 Nos. Arbi, washed
- 2 bunches Palak, washed
- 2 Onion medium size, chopped
- 2 Tomato, chopped
- Garlic 8 flakes, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Olive, Canola or any vegetable oil
Spices For Arbi
- 1.25 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- salt to taste
Preparation of Arbi
- Pressure cook arbi. Remove the skin and mash the arbi, keep aside.
- Grind the spinach in a food processor and pressure cook with a pinch of salt and keep it aside.
- Drain all the water from the rice. Discard the water.
- Take a non-sticking skillet and place it on medium heat. Pour oil and when it is hot, add cumin seeds. Wait till cumin seeds spultter. Add onions and fry till onions are brown. Add tomatos to the fried onions. Add spices and little water
- Add the mashed arbi. Stir it well and mix it well for five minutes.
Serve with roti, bread or rice.