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We call that group of small bananas "lady finger" bananas in my country. There are dozens, maybe hundreds worldwide. Some popular ones are Nam Wah, Blue Java, I

• zem 6y ago
  the 'elaichi' banana is popular in india. https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/ever-heard-of-elaichi-bananas-the-desi-variety-that-has-less-calories-1746255 https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/ever-heard-of-elaichi-bana...
  • kranner 6y ago
    Southern India, it is not available in the North. Most North Indians who haven't travelled have no idea it exists.
    • joj123 6y ago
      +1 If any of you get a chance, try the "Najangud rasbaLe" variety often found in Mysore. It's my absolutely favorite kind of banana Edit 1: typos Edit 2: More details on what's ailing the rasbaLe and how fickle crops can be here: https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-cultivation-karnataka-s-gi-tagged-nanjangud-rasabale-banana-has-declined-100872 https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-cultivation-karnat...
      • kranner 6y ago
        Thanks, noted!
    • sumedh 6y ago
      That link says its available in Bihar.
      • kranner 6y ago
        Oh, I’ve never seen it in Punjab though. I’ve carried bunches to Punjab (where my parents live) and it’s always a novelty there.