Long Bean – Borboti

Description

✅ Product Description

• Local Name: Borboti (Bengali: বড়বটি)

• English Name: Yardlong Beans / Long Beans / Snake Beans

• Form: Fresh or frozen whole pods

• Color: Green

• Pod Length: 30–50 cm

These beans have a mild flavor and firm texture that stays crunchy even after cooking. They are low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, and dietary fiber—perfect for health-conscious cooking.

🍛 Culinary Uses

Borboti is incredibly versatile and used in many traditional and modern dishes:

• 🥘 Bengali cuisine – stir-fried with potatoes, mustard seeds, turmeric, and green chili.

• 🍛 Indian curries – often cooked with coconut, spices, or dal.

• 🍲 Chinese and Thai dishes – wok-fried with soy sauce, garlic, or oyster sauce.

• 🥗 Vegan and vegetarian meals – added to rice, noodles, or salads.

Its crunchy texture and ability to absorb flavors make it a favorite in both simple home meals and gourmet restaurant dishes.

🌱 Ideal For:

• Asian grocery stores

• Restaurants and catering services

• Home cooks looking for authentic ingredients

• Vegan and health-focused meal prep