Elephant foot yam commonly known as Suran is a tuber crop that is also raised as a cash crop. It is scientifically known as Amorphophallus paeoniifolius and belongs to the family Araceae. It grows mostly around monsoon season. This vegetable is rich in fibre and is grown largely in Indian states of West Bengal Bihar Andhra Pradesh Odisha and Karnataka.Elephantâs foot yam also includes carbohydrates and protein equivalent and hence provides you with immediate energy. Regular intake of this vegetable keeps you fit and healthy.Elephant foot yam is rich in vitamin C It is itself delicious and makes all other food to which it is an accompaniment supremely delicious. It actually goes well with not just idlis but also dosas chapatis and steamed /boiled rice too.