Banana to lotus: 5 Leaves that are used to serve food

First Published Aug 17, 2024, 5:06 PM IST

From bananas to lotus, here are the top 5 leaves that are used to serve food all over the world. 

Several cultures all over the world use leaves such as lotus leaves, banana leaves, grape leaves, and more. 

Banana leaves

Banana leaves are popular in several regions of India such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others. Banana leaves are used to serve food. 

Lotus leaves

Lotus leaves are large and beautiful. They are generally used to wrap and cover food such as sticky rice and meats before steaming. 

Corn husks

Corn husks are also used in several cuisines to cover the food and serve it. Corn husks are also dried to cover the tamales before steaming them. 

Grape leaves

Grape leaves are used in several cuisines like Greek to cover or wrap food. This imparts a new flavor and feel to the food. 

Pandan leaves

Pandan leaves are also used to cover or wrap foods. It infuses a sweet and floral aroma into the food. 

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