Description:
A popular variety of string beans available in Gujarat a state in India, which is dark green in colour & has large beans inside. Papadi beans : the whitish green beans from papadi known as leelva.
How to select:
When buying fresh papdi make sure that you select dry, firm, papdi beans. Look for young pods free of bruises, tender but not soft, and no more than 2 inches long. They should be medium to dark green in colour and blemish-free.
Use:
The complete plant is edible . The young leaves can be eaten in salad, the older leaves can be cooked. The flowers are edible raw. The young beans should be harvested and used to prepare Indian dishes. The dried seed should not be eaten.
How to store:
Fresh papdi beans should be used the same day it is purchased or stored in a paper bag in the warmest part of the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
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