Koldil (কলডিল) — Fresh Banana Flower from Northeast India

Koldil is the banana flower — tender, slightly bitter, and deeply versatile: one ingredient, many kitchens, countless ways to cook it.

In Assam, it becomes Kolphulor Bor, crispy fritters eaten with evening tea, Koldilor Bhaji, a simple dry preparation with mustard and green chilli, or the much-loved Koldil Chicken, slow-cooked with mustard oil and country chicken until the bitterness mellows into something rich and deeply satisfying.

In Arunachal Pradesh, the banana flower is made into a light, clear soup — with minimal spicing, letting the flower's natural flavour come through. Simple, nourishing, and completely unlike anything else.

Best for: Kolphulor Bor, Koldilor Bhaji, Koldil Chicken, Arunachali banana flower soup, curries

Pack: 1 whole piece

Origin: Northeast India

Storage: Refrigerate and use within 2–3 days of delivery