Yams are creamy or firm when cooked, have an earthy, hardy taste and usually a minimal amount of sweetness. It is widely used in all curry, all bharta or chokha, pickles and chutney due to its wonderful flavour and it can be eaten fried or in yam curry.

Contains Biotin, Potassium, .Biotin and Potassium aids digestion.

Yam, raw contains 118 calories per 100 g serving. One serving contains 0.2 g of fat, 1.5 g of protein and 28 g of carbohydrate.

Yams should be stored in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place where they will keep fresh for up to ten days. They should be stored loose and not kept in a plastic bag