Mohit Sharma/Karauli:- Like mango, the king of fruits, potato has been called the king of vegetables. Be it breakfast or food, potatoes are used in most of the things. If potato is not available in the kitchen, then the kitchen is considered incomplete without it. Its various varieties are available in the markets according to the season. But have you ever seen a potato variety that shines like gold? Not only this, this potato, known as desi potato, is making waves across the country for its shine and amazing taste.
The famous potatoes of UP and Punjab also fail in comparison to the excellent taste of these potatoes, which are grown in large numbers on the soil of Rajasthan. This is the reason why these days 25 tonnes of it is being consumed daily in Karauli, a small district of Rajasthan. This native potato, which is grown in large numbers in Dholpur district of eastern Rajasthan, is in demand throughout the country, which is known for its bright appearance as well as a different taste.
Best in taste, consumption of 25 tonnes daily
These days, this potato from Bari Dholpur of the neighboring district is reaching the markets of Karauli city in good numbers. Potato wholesaler Manoj Gupta says that this potato coming from Bari Dholpur is of very good quality these days. One truckload of this potato is being consumed daily, that is, 25 tonnes of potatoes are being consumed daily in Karauli. Its main specialty is that its taste is unique.
Gupta says that this potato is produced in this season. Along with this, potatoes from Punjab and UP are also arriving in the markets. But in front of its shine, the potato of these two states is beating because this potato coming from Bari Dholpur is the best in both shine and taste. According to Gupta, the wholesale price of this potato is Rs 6 to 7 per kg and the retail price is Rs 10 per kg.
Know what is the secret of its shine
When Local18 talked to Gabbar Singh Gurjar, a local farmer of Dholpur, to know the secret of the shine of this potato, it came to light that the reason for the shine of this potato is the dry soil of Dholpur and the climate here. To make it shine, the farmers of Dholpur add potash fertilizer in its cultivation.
Farmer Gabbar Singh told that this native potato grown in Dholpur is known for its brightness, taste and eating, this potato is the best, hence its demand remains across the country. Due to the demand across the country, farmers here also earn good income from the cultivation of this potato.
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Tags: agriculture, Karauli news, Local18, Rajasthan news
FIRST PUBLISHED: January 24, 2024, 12:33 IST
