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Amadi Benefits: In UP Bihar, vegetables are made in MP from which people in front of animals are considered as feed. Learn its specialty …
Highlights
- Amari leaves contain iron, calcium, vitamin-A
- In Madhya Pradesh, Amari Bhaji is considered beneficial for health
- Desi rope is made from the stem of amari
Health tips: There is a lot of demand for a desi bhaji in the entire Nimar region including Khargone of Madhya Pradesh. People here call it Amari here. The special thing is that the leaves of other states, which are considered useless and put them in fodder, are eaten with great fervor by making the same leaves here. The people of the village and countryside consider it not just a taste, but the treasure of health. Whether it is to cook in the lentils or to make dry bhaji, Amari is liked in every form.
Please tell that the plant of Amari is found in almost every state, but perhaps only Nimar has understood its importance. In Ayurveda, Amari leaves, flowers and stem and roots are considered full of medicinal properties. Dr. Santosh Maurya, Ayurveda specialist of Khargone, says that its leaves are rich in iron, calcium, vitamin-A and many essential nutrients. This bhaji is not only light in taste, but digestion is also easily digested, so it is also considered beneficial for the elderly.
Dry and store for a year
Even today, this bhaji is used as medicine in villages. Women break and dry its leaves during the summer and rainy season. Then she store for a year. In winter, this dry amari is mixed with pulses and cooked. To enhance the taste, people also put dry plum in it, which becomes a traditional dish. It is also used as a chutney, which keeps the body heat and also increases immunity.
Interestingly, the stem of this plant is also used to make rope in the villages. The indigenous rope made from its wood is strong. There is a lot of work in the fields of the fields, knitting, knots of sacks etc. Today, even when there is a glut of plastic and chemical things, this desi jugaad remains a durable and cheap option in Nimar.
Khargone traditional dishes
At the same time, in cities where people are running towards fast food and processed food. At the same time, Amari’s Bhaji in Nimar still rules in the plate. It has become the identity of Nimar, not just a vegetable. It is one of the traditional dishes. From children to the elderly, this bhaji is preferred to eat more with tide, maize and millet bread.
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