Jamshedpur. Have you heard the name of Futkun? This vegetable is available only during the rainy season in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. After the rains start, this vegetable starts selling in the city and village markets. It is quite popular among the local people. Futkun is also known as Rugda, Bata and Chhata Chattu in the villages. People enjoy this vegetable a lot during the two months of rain.
This is how vegetables are made
The process of preparing Futkun is quite interesting. First of all, it is washed thoroughly and all the dirt is removed. After this, it is cut from the middle and fried in hot oil with onions and spices. During this, chicken masala is added, which gives a wonderful taste to Futkun. The pleasure of eating this vegetable is something special. This is the reason why people eagerly wait for it.
more expensive than mutton
People selling Futkun on the roadside mostly come from the villages around Jamshedpur, such as Hata, Haldipokhar, Sini and Gamharia. These people sell Futkun from the villages, due to which this vegetable reaches every corner of the city. The price of Futkun is Rs 300 per kg, while cleaned Futkun is sold for about Rs 800 per kg. Usually Futkun costs between Rs 600 and Rs 700 per kg.
Part of the Futakun Tradition
Futkun is not just a vegetable, but it is also a part of local traditions. Locals like Megha Bose consider it a special traditional dish, whose taste and aroma make the rainy season a special experience. Waiting for the availability of futkun has become an annual event for the people and this is its specialty.
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 6, 2024, 19:24 IST