Suran Curry: The Traditional Delight of Balaghat
Published on: 26/05/2025Balaghat district is known not only for its natural beauty and rich culture but also for its unique and flavorful traditional dishes. Among them is the distinctive and much-loved Suran Curry — a spicy, tangy delicacy made from Elephant Foot Yam, locally known as Suran or Jimmikand. 🌱 What is Suran? Suran is a starchy […]
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Putputta / Putpura / Purpure: A Forest-Sourced Culinary Gem of Balaghat
Published on: 26/05/2025The forests of Balaghat district are not only a treasure trove of biodiversity but also a source of rich and unique culinary traditions. One such exceptional forest delicacy is Putputta / Putpura, also locally known as Purpure or Boda in some regions — a naturally occurring wild mushroom cherished for its extraordinary taste and nutritional […]
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Kareel / Basta Vegetable: A Healthy Forest Delicacy of Balaghat
Published on: 23/05/2025Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh is renowned for its rich biodiversity and traditional food culture rooted in forest life. One such seasonal and nutritious forest produce is locally known as Kareel or Basta — tender bamboo shoots harvested from the natural bamboo groves of the region. 🌿 What is Kareel / Basta? ‘Kavale’ refers to […]
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A Forest Treasure: Wild Mushroom from Balaghat’s Bamboo Groves Pihri
Published on: 23/05/2025🌿 Features of the Wild Mushroom This mushroom grows naturally without any farming or chemical intervention in dense bamboo groves. It emerges with the onset of the monsoon and is collected by local tribal and rural communities. It is soft in texture, greyish-white in color, and slightly wrinkled, resembling the shape of oyster mushrooms. 🍛 […]
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Barmaraks /Arbi Leaf Rolls: A Traditional Culinary Treasure of Balaghat
Published on: 23/05/2025Balaghat district, rich in natural beauty and biodiversity, also boasts a vibrant culinary culture rooted in its rural traditions. Among its seasonal delicacies, one dish that stands out is the Barmaraks Leaf Rolls, also known locally as Arbi Patta Badi — a nutritious and flavorful preparation made from wild colocasia-like leaves found abundantly in the […]
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Drumstic Curry
Published on: 26/06/2019Drumstick Curry is a delicious and tangy gravy recipe which is prepared using a melange of spices. This healthy recipe is high on spice quotient and has a garlicky flavour. You can pair this side dish with steamed rice or even parathas. Drumsticks are known to have medicinal properties and can cure many ailments.
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Brinjal Masala
Published on: 26/06/2019Baingan Masala is made using small brinjals stuffed with masala. This side dish recipe goes best on occasions like lunch/dinner parties and get togethers.
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