Kanda Gadda | కంద గడ్డ

The elephant yam (Kanda Gadda | కంద గడ్డ) is a very large, starchy tuber with a brownish-white exterior. It is considered a "root" vegetable, but the yam is not actually a root. It is a tuberous root and is related to the sweet potato. It is not often eaten raw, but can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is high in carbohydrates and low in protein. The elephant yam is grown in India, Africa, and South America.