| # | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Name | Lablab purpureus (formerly Dolichos lablab). Same species as hyacinth bean. |
| 2 | Distinctive Pod Shape | Unusually broad, flat, and oversized. Mimics the shape of an elephant’s ear. |
| 3 | Pod Color | Pale green when young, turning tougher and fibrous with age. |
| 4 | Growth Habit | Aggressive climbing perennial vine, usually grown as an annual. Reaches 6 to 10 feet. |
| 5 | Support Needed | Requires heavy trellis or strong support due to vigorous climbing. |
| 6 | Regional Names | Yanaikaadhu Avarai in Tamil Nadu. Desi Chikkudukaya in Andhra and Telangana. |
| 7 | Edible Part (Young) | Tender green pods are completely edible with a mild, nutty flavor and crisp texture. |
| 8 | Edible Part (Mature) | Outer pod is discarded. Inner seeds cooked like fresh peas or dried as pulses. |
| 9 | Safety Warning | Raw or mature dark seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides. Never eat raw. |
| 10 | Preparation Method | Must be thoroughly boiled. Discard cooking water to remove toxins completely. |
Elephant Ear Green Bean
₹110.00
Elephant Ear Bean is a rare heirloom hyacinth bean from South India. Its pods grow unusually broad, flat, and pale green, just like an elephant’s ear.
The vine climbs aggressively up to ten feet and needs strong support. In Tamil Nadu it is called Yanaikaadhu Avarai. In Telugu it is Desi Chikkudukaya.
Young pods are tender and nutty, perfect for curries. Mature pods hold seeds that must be boiled thoroughly.
5 seeds per packet.
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