As soon as the first monsoon rain soaks the earth, a natural miracle starts to grow in the dense forests of Chhattisgarh. This is not an ordinary vegetable, but the heritage of Bastar, which has reached Rs 1500 to 2000 per kg at this time.
Raunak dominated in haat-bazars, Boda reached cities from forests
From Sanjay Bazaar in Jagdalpur to far-flung villages, Boda is everywhere. Tribal women, who bring it from the forest, reach the markets since morning. On seeing Boda in the market, people reach with a bag, “Whatever the price, you will not leave the taste!”
Boda is not only wonderful in taste, but is also full of medicinal properties.
Dr. Naveen Dulhani, from Bastar District Hospital, tells that Boda is rich in protein and carbohydrates. This is very beneficial especially for diabetes patients. ” Therefore, it is not just a vegetable, but also a healthy diet.
Only a few weeks in a year get Boda
The biggest feature of Boda is its limited availability. It only grows under trees in the early monsoon rains. That’s why people wait for it throughout the year. As soon as June-July arrives, villagers get out in the forests, and it becomes a temporary but strong source of strong income.
When foreign tourists visit Bastar tastes the taste of Boda, it becomes adamant. The fragrance of local cuisine and the unique texture of Boda gives them direct experience associated with nature. Every year dozens of tourists go to Bastar for this special taste.
Economic backbone of villagers
Mahua, Tendupatta and then Boda these forest gifts support tribal life. The villagers get good benefits by selling Boda, and it becomes the most important means of their summer earnings.
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