Very few of us have held an Indian banana in our hands. However, their aroma promise is so tempting that everyone should try them. Read here what is hidden inside the fruit and how to eat it correctly.
How do you eat an Indian banana?
To eat an Indian banana, cut the ripe fruit in half with a sharp knife, scoop out the cream-colored flesh with a spoon, and remove the bean-sized seeds. Enjoy the exotic taste pure, in a smoothie or as an ingredient for ice cream and cake.
Maturation period
The Indian banana is a fruit that is only available seasonally in this country. Since it does not have a long shelf life, purchased specimens and your own harvest must be used up promptly.
- Indian bananas ripen in autumn
- from the end of August to mid-October
- last fruits ripen until November
- exact ripening time depends on the variety
Note:If you want to plant an Indian tree in your own garden, you should know that it will take several years until the first harvest. Grafted specimens bear fruit from the third year onwards, seedlings only after seven to ten years.
Maturity characteristics
- the peel is no longer green, it has changed color
- depending on the variety from yellow-green to golden yellow
- it's easy to press in
- the fruits exude an intense scent
Tip
Half-ripe Indian bananas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four weeks, where they will continue to ripen well.
Peeling
An Indian banana does not need to be peeled. To get to the inside, it is cut in half with a sharp knife. A cream-colored to orange-yellow flesh appears, which is interspersed with a few seeds. They are about the size of a bean and can therefore be easily removed. The pulp itself is removed with a spoon.
Tip
You can easily grow new seedlings from the seeds of a ripe Indian banana. However, you should follow the instructions as they require a specific procedure as cold germinators.
Taste
The taste of this fruit can undoubtedly be described as exotic. The aromas vary from variety to variety. They are mainly reminiscent of mango, pineapple, banana and lemon.
Close to the peel, the pulp contains some bitter substances. If you don't like these, you should pay attention when spooning them out.
Usage
Indian fruits can be eaten raw and pure. But the pulp can also be used for smoothies and milkshakes. It is even an enrichment in ice cream and cakes.
