jhunjhunuThe famous Sagrota of Jhunjhunu starts being made as soon as winter arrives. This sagrota has become a special winter food. Which is liked not only by the people of Shekhawati but also by the people from outside. Sagrota is mainly considered to have started from Chirawa, but now Sagrota has started being formed at various places in Jhunjhunu. Special Sagrotas are being made at New Kanji Sweets near Panchdev Temple in Jhunjhunu.
Giving information about Sagrota being made in Jhunjhunu, Lalji Halwai said that his Sagrota is being made for the last 7 years. Giving information about making Sagrota, he said that his Sagrota is most famous in Jhunjhunu. He uses desi ghee while making Sagrota, along with this the spices used are also completely prepared by him. Special flour is used to make Sagrota. This flour is kneaded with milk. Rotas are made from this.
Method of making saag
Giving information about the method of making saag in Sagrota, Lalchand said that first of all he takes ghee, cumin seeds and some spices are added to the ghee. After that, whole ground onion, green chilli, garlic and ginger are added to it and then it is cooked on low flame. When its color changes slightly. Then the prepared paste of red chilli, coriander, turmeric etc. is also added to it. It is cooked on low flame for 5 to 7 minutes. After that boiled peas are added to it. After adding peas, cabbage is added to it and it is cooked well. When the cabbage starts breaking easily, orange juice is added to it to add more flavor. In this way this saag is prepared. While giving information about making rota, he told that the dough kneaded in milk is kept for some time, after which it is rolled out, a little kneading is done on its elements and after that it is roasted on the embers of fire.
This is the price
The people of Jhunjhunu like this Sagrota made in this special way. Giving information about the price, Lalchand said that in the market this vegetable is given at the rate of ₹ 600 per kg, but he gives the vegetable to the people at the rate of ₹ 550 per kg along with 20 rotis to eat. Due to their reasonable price and taste, bookings for 50 to 60 Sagrota are received per day.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 5, 2024, 17:19 IST
