Myndoli Banana (Keli)

Myndoli Banana (Keli) also known as Moira Banana, is the local variety of banana grown in the villages of Pernem Bicholim and Bardez Taluka in North district of Goa. Myndoli banana is an important fruit crop of Goa. It is the most popular and tasty banana as compared to other varieties, that is available in Goa and traditionally grown in villages of Pernem, Bardez and Bicholim Taluka. It is very nutritious. It is high in energy, vitamins and minerals. Many health problems can be avoided by regularly consuming Myndoli banana. It has good nutritional and Medicinal value. Myndoli Banana (Keli) are consumed as after lunch/ dinner dessert, steamed “ukdun”, roasted “bhajun”, fried “talun” and the most popular Goan “Myndolya Kelyacho Halvo” (ripe banana slices fried in ghee and cooked in sugar syrup). Banana shake with milk and ice-cream is another delicacy, which every one preferred. Myndoli Banana is a unique amongst other banana available in Goa and is being produced/cultivated within the geographical area of Pernem, Bardez and BicholimTaluka. It has unique properties of being very nutritious, digestiveand laxativein nature,and is high in energy, vitamins and minerals hence many health problem get reduced by regularly consuming Myndoli Banana. These bananas looks good, taste great and are wonderful to offer as gift.