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Munsiyari Purple Rajma: There are many traditional products in the mountainous areas of Uttarakhand, which are now gradually making their mark across the country. One of these is Munsiyari’s Purple Rajma. This Rajma is becoming the first choice of people due to its unique colors, excellent taste and great nutritious qualities. Munsiyari is an altitude area of Pithoragarh district, where the cold and clean climate is considered suitable for the cultivation of purple Rajma.
This Rajma grown here is no longer limited to Uttarakhand, but is also being liked in other parts of the country. Whenever tourists come to visit Uttarakhand, they do not forget to buy this special Rajma of Munsiyari.
The purple Rajma of Munsiyari becomes soft like ghee after cooking, which makes it different from the rest of the Rajma. Its taste is also very special – huge sweetness and creamy textures make it even more tasty. Local farmers say that it is grown completely by organic method, in which no chemical fertilizer or pesticides are used. This is the reason why its taste and nutrition remains intact.
Purple Rajma is not only tremendous in taste, but it is also considered very beneficial in terms of health. It contains plenty of protein, fiber, iron, folate and antioxidants. Especially for those who are vegetarian and want to increase the amount of protein, this Rajma is very beneficial. Its intake also provides relief in diabetes, cholesterol and heart related diseases.
Local woman Santoshi Devi of Bageshwar told Local 18 that Bageshwar’s Saras Market is the most suitable place to buy Munsiyari’s Purple Rajma. Here this Rajma is available at a price ranging from Rs 150 to Rs 300 per kg. This market not only promotes local products, but also introduces the tourists coming here to the real identity of Uttarakhand.
Munsiyari’s Purple Rajma is not only a treasure of taste and health, but it is also a unique example of the hard work and traditional farming of the farmers of Uttarakhand. If you ever come to Bageshwar, then definitely try this special Rajma and take a glimpse of taste and culture of Uttarakhand with you.
