Banana leaf rice is a typical dish in South Indian cuisine.[1]
In banana leaf rice, white rice (or parboiled rice in authentic South
Indian restaurants) is served on a banana leaf
with an assortment of vegetables, curried meat or fish, pickles,
and/or papadum.
Usually, only the gravy of the curry will be served and no meat is served as it
is meant to be a traditional Indian vegetarian dish. It is traditionally eaten
with the hand.
The banana leaf is used as it is believed that the hot rice will release
the coating on the banana leaf, which aids in digestion.
In Malaysia,
to show one's appreciation after a satisfying meal, the guest will fold the
banana leaf inward to signify that the meal was good. Folding in the opposite
direction (i.e. upward or outward) signifies that the meal was not satisfying.
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