achira
/əˈtʃɪrə/
noun
- A tropical American plant (Canna indica) grown for its edible starchy rhizomes, also known as arrowroot or Queensland arrowroot.
- The farmers harvested achira roots to make flour for baking.
- Achira is often used as a thickener in soups and sauces.
- In some regions, achira is grown as an ornamental plant because of its bright flowers.
- The starchy flour or starch obtained from the rhizomes of the achira plant, used in cooking and baking.
- Traditional South American desserts sometimes call for achira as a key ingredient.
- Achira flour gives a light, fluffy texture to breads and cakes.
- She used achira starch to make gluten-free cookies.