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The germinated seed's hard shell is also cut open to take out the crunchy kernel, which tastes like a sweeter [[Eleocharis dulcis|water chestnut]]. It is called "dhavanai" in Tamil. |
The germinated seed's hard shell is also cut open to take out the crunchy kernel, which tastes like a sweeter [[Eleocharis dulcis|water chestnut]]. It is called "dhavanai" in Tamil. |
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The white Kernel of the ripe palm fruit after being left for a few months has got its uses. |
The white Kernel of the ripe palm fruit after being left for a few months has got its uses. |
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==Terms== |
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In the states of [[Tamil Nadu]],[[Bihar]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]], India, and in [[Jaffna]], Sri Lanka, the seeds are planted and made to germinate and the fleshy stems (below the surface) are boiled or roasted and eaten. It is very fibrous and nutritious, known as '''Panai Kizhangu''' or '''Panamkizhangu''' in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and '''Thegalu''' or '''Gaygulu''' or '''Gengulu'''(especially in [[Telangana]] areas) in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. |
In the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Bihar]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]], India, and in [[Jaffna]], Sri Lanka, the seeds are planted and made to germinate and the fleshy stems (below the surface) are boiled or roasted and eaten. It is very fibrous and nutritious, known as '''Panai Kizhangu''' or '''Panamkizhangu''' in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and '''Thegalu''' or '''Gaygulu''' or '''Gengulu'''(especially in [[Telangana]] areas) in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. |
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It is used as an offering in [[Lakshmi Puja]] in various parts of [[Bengal]] and is also eaten raw. It is popular among women and girls in India. |
It is used as an offering in [[Lakshmi Puja]] in various parts of [[Bengal]] and is also eaten raw. It is popular among women and girls in India. |
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Revision as of 21:28, 22 March 2013
Palmyra sprout is a sprout that grow on Palmyra palms or Borassus flabellifer.
The germinated seed's hard shell is also cut open to take out the crunchy kernel, which tastes like a sweeter water chestnut. It is called "dhavanai" in Tamil. The white Kernel of the ripe palm fruit after being left for a few months has got its uses.
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In the states of Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, India, and in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, the seeds are planted and made to germinate and the fleshy stems (below the surface) are boiled or roasted and eaten. It is very fibrous and nutritious, known as Panai Kizhangu or Panamkizhangu in Tamil and Thegalu or Gaygulu or Gengulu(especially in Telangana areas) in Telugu.
It is used as an offering in Lakshmi Puja in various parts of Bengal and is also eaten raw. It is popular among women and girls in India.