Katrua…a vegetable on which the government has imposed a ban. The main reason for imposing the ban is that it is found in the forests of the Terai region during the rainy season. Many times people lose their lives while extracting this vegetable from the forests. There is also a fear of dangerous animals in the forests. But despite all these dangers, this vegetable is extracted and enhances the taste of people’s plate. Katrua is also called the mutton of vegetarian people. Its price is also almost double that of mutton. The most special thing about this vegetable is that it looks completely black from outside. But it is a mine of qualities. Let us know the benefits of Katrua and its method of preparation…
Benefits of eating Katrua vegetable
Katrua vegetable grows in the rainy season. This vegetable is sold in the market for 800 to 1000 rupees per kg. Katrua is rich in nutrients like protein and carbohydrates. It is also called mutton of vegetarians. Katrua vegetable is very famous in many parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh. Consuming it also provides relief in many health problems.
Our Local 18 expert told that Katrua is a major source of protein. It is also beneficial for diabetes patients. Katrua vegetable is also very beneficial for heart patients. Its consumption is beneficial to remove physical weakness and lethargy. Katrua vegetable is also very beneficial for heart patients. Its consumption is beneficial to remove physical weakness and lethargy.
Learn how to make Katrua vegetable
Katrua vegetable comes out of the ground, so it has dirt and mud on it. After cleaning it thoroughly, it is cut into pieces and cooked like mutton. Boiling it before cooking is more beneficial. Garam masala and onion are used in cooking this vegetable. Vegetarians like this vegetable a lot, because vegetarian people get the taste of mutton by consuming it. Apart from being tasty, the nutrients present in it are very beneficial for the body.
Wash the katrua vegetable thoroughly in water to remove all the dirt and grime. After cleaning, cut it into small pieces. Boil the katrua pieces for a while. This will soften the vegetable and kill any kind of bacteria. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and fry them till they turn golden. After this, add ginger-garlic paste and fry for some time. Now add tomatoes and cook them till they become soft. Add garam masala, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix the spices well and fry till the oil separates. Add the boiled katrua pieces to the pan and mix well with the spices. Let it cook on low flame for a few minutes so that the vegetable absorbs the spices well.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 8, 2024, 16:19 IST