Avarekai is known as broad beans in English.
Avarekai is full of nutrients that enhance health and prevent disease.
Avarekai is one of the finest sources of several B-complex vitamins like thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folates, and niacin. Most of these work as co-factors for the enzymes in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism in the body. Hyacinth bean is very low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. These beans are gluten-free and a very good source of protein, dietary fiber, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and copper.