In Bengal banana pith called thor is cooked as lovely vegetable

By Dr Souvik Chatterji

@sathviksouvik (23241)

April 1, 2026 9:12pm CST

In Bengal banana pith or banana stem called thor is cooked as lovely vegetable. From outside it looks white. From inside it is brownish and it is cooked and eaten with rice. Banana as a plant has every produce useful including the fruits and banana flower called mocha.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Apr

That is certainly a versatile vegetable.

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Dr Souvik Chatterji

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3 Apr

thanks Judy yes there are many utility of the banana plant

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@Ineeddentures (34606)

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3 Apr

The banana flower Mocha, is good in Curry Had it years ago and it was really good

Dr Souvik Chatterji

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3 Apr

thanks Jimbo yes the Mocha is very tasty when cooked with grams and coconut

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@Ineeddentures (34606)

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3 Apr

@sathviksouvik Needs a wee bit of chilli

@jstory07 (148734)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Apr

It sounds like a good vegetable for you to enjoy.

Dr Souvik Chatterji

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2 Apr

yes Judy it is a tasty vegetble

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