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The Bohar Bhaji of Chhattisgarh is famous for his special taste, which costs up to Rs 400 kg in the market. In Bastar, it is traditionally cooked on the stove.
Bohar bhaji
Highlights
- Bohar Bhaji of Chhattisgarh is sold for Rs 400 kg.
- Bohar Bhaji is cooked on the stove in Bastar.
- The taste of bohar bhaji is worth licking fingers.
Ramkumar Nayak/Raipur. The food of Chhattisgarh has its own unique identity, especially the traditional BJPs here eat with great fervor. Apart from spinach, chaulai, fenugreek and Lal Bhaji, many local BJP are also very famous. One of them is Bohar Bhaji, which people are willing to buy at all costs due to its special taste. Its price in the market reaches 400 rupees per kg.
The geographical landscape of Chhattisgarh is made up of plains and wild areas. This is the reason that people here use the BJP in the form of vegetables. Bohar Bhaji is also part of this natural heritage. This bhaji is made up of soft leaves and buds, which turns into flowers in a few days. It is necessary to break it before the flowers are formed to eat.
Bohar Bhaji is popular in Bastar
Pargasa, a resident of North Bastar, says that Bohar Bhaji is very much liked in Bastar. It is cooked in different ways in different areas, which also gives variety in its taste. Describing the recipe of Bastar’s traditional Bohar Bhaji, he said that in Bastar it is cooked on the stove in a traditional way. First the stove is embroidered on the stove. Oil is allowed to heat it and then add chilli, onion, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes and salt to apply spices and roasted it well. After this, a little lemon juice is added to increase the taste, then it is allowed to boil by adding about 200ml water. When the water comes to a boil, the bohar bhaji is put in it and it is allowed to cook for 10-15 minutes.
The taste is such that the fingers will keep licking
This traditional dish of Bastar is known for its wonderful taste. It is served with rice or roti, and its unique taste gives it a special place in the food of Chhattisgarh. Its taste is such that people keep licking fingers.
Raipur,Chhattisgarh
March 07, 2025, 13:44 IST
