The majority of the banana trees lining the courtyards of rural Bengali houses are malvog kala banana trees.
This is called Vaishya Kala and involves placing 22 Hali Kalas in your tears. When this banana plant is established, it remains rooted in the soil for many years. Bears fruit for twelve months without any help or care. The Malvog banana is the largest and heaviest of the various banana species found in the country.
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It is bigger and heavier than other bananas; it has almost no seeds. The aroma and flavor of this color is a highly valued nutritious food among the underprivileged. As a cheaper alternative to infant formula milk, it is highly preferred among the poor. Babies are fed ripe bananas by their mothers. Babies who eat bananas are just as healthy as those who are breastfed. Banana juice is used to make the popular banana cake vishya.
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This banana adds a unique flavor and aroma to milk and rice, thus making it a favorite in many homes. This banana is expensive because it tastes great when used to make mocha or Thai curry. Bitter banana is a popular food among underprivileged children. Despite the production of modern, improved varieties of bananas, vaishya bananas continue to be grown in gardens for tradition.