Tanuj Pandey/Nainital : Farmland in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is very rich. Farming is done in about 6 lakh hectare area in the state. This includes all crops and even gardens. The crops grown here are excellent in taste and are also full of medicinal properties. Today we are going to tell you about one such pulse grown in Uttarakhand, which apart from being excellent in taste, its consumption is also very beneficial for health. Moth dal found in Uttarakhand is rich in protein. Apart from being excellent in taste, it provides many types of nutrients to the body.
Dr. Lalit Tiwari, Professor of the Department of Botany, DSB College, Nainital, says that Moth dal is found in about 1.5 million hectares of area in the hot areas of entire India including Uttarakhand. Apart from India, moth dal is found in other tropical areas including Iran, Somalia, Sudan. It is a kind of coarse grain.
This pulse strengthens the muscles
Professor Tiwari explains that this pulse is sown during summer and harvested at the beginning of the rainy season. Along with this, there is a possibility of it getting damaged due to excessive rainfall. Professor Tiwari says that this lentil, which has a mild astringency in taste, is a panacea for health. Moth dal is mostly used as a superfood. Being rich in protein, moth dal strengthens the muscles and provides energy. Vitamin B is found in sufficient quantity in moth dal, which keeps the body healthy. Apart from this, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, copper, sodium and zinc are also found in abundance in it. Also, the nature of this dal is hot. Which provides warmth to the body.
The secret of fitness of hill people
Professor Tiwari explains that being rich in protein, moth dal is a better option for those who want to lose weight. It increases muscles and burns more calories. Apart from this, it also increases the metabolic rate. Although there are many reasons for the hill people to be thin and fit, but moth dal is also a major reason.
It is a panacea for the body
Professor Tiwari says that moth dal is a panacea for the body. This lentil is anti-stool, cooling, aphrodisiac and delicious. Stomach worms are eliminated by its consumption. It cures blood and bile diseases. Beneficial in fever and gas. Along with this, its consumption is beneficial in tuberculosis. The root of this pulse plant is not eaten. Farmers sow this pulse with millet.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 26, 2024, 14:31 IST
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