Shahjahanpur : Nutrients are required to keep the body healthy. Green vegetables contain more nutrients, due to which green vegetables are given priority, but the Katrua vegetable found in the Terai forests is full of medicinal properties. Many vitamins and minerals are found in Katrua, which are helpful in keeping the body healthy. Apart from this, consuming it also provides relief from many diseases.
Home Science Expert Dr. Vidya Gupta posted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Niyamatpur said that Katrua is a wild vegetable which is considered as an alternative to mutton for vegetarians. It contains a lot of protein. Katrua contains a lot of protein, which is necessary for the development and repair of muscles. Apart from this, calcium is also found in good quantity in it.
It is beneficial for heart patients
Dr. Vidya Gupta said that Katrua is also considered beneficial for diabetes patients. Katrua can help reduce the risk of heart diseases. It also helps in removing weakness and fatigue. Vitamins and minerals are also found in abundance in it.
Katrua vegetable is banned
Katrua is found in the forests of Pilibhit and Lakhimpur. It is found near the roots of teak and sal trees. Farmers dig it out risking their lives. Its price in the market is even higher than mutton. It is sold for 800 rupees to 1 thousand rupees per kg. Its vegetable is very tasty and nutritious. However, no matter how protein-rich and tasty this vegetable is, there is a ban on going to the forest and extracting katrua. Still, the nearby villagers dig it out risking their lives with the connivance of the department.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 14, 2024, 14:41 IST
