There is a vegetable for vegetarians that works like mutton. The name of this vegetable is Katrua. This vegetable has been banned by the government. The main reason for the ban is that it is found in the forests of the Terai region during the rainy season. Many times people lose their lives while extracting this vegetable from the forests. There is also a fear of dangerous animals in the forests, but despite all these dangers, this vegetable is extracted and adds taste to people's plate. Katrua is called the mutton of vegetarians. Its price is also almost double that of mutton. The most special thing about this vegetable is that it is completely black in appearance.
Katrua vegetable grows in the rainy season. This vegetable is being sold in the market for Rs 800 to 1000 per kg. Katrua is rich in nutrients like protein and carbohydrates. It is also called vegetarian mutton. Katrua vegetable is very popular in many parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh. Consuming it also provides relief from many health problems.
Katrua is a great source of protein. It is also beneficial for diabetic patients. Katrua vegetable is also very beneficial for heart patients. Its consumption is beneficial to remove physical weakness and lethargy. Katrua vegetable is also very beneficial for heart patients. Its consumption removes physical weakness and lethargy.
How to make Katrua Vegetable
Katrua vegetable comes out of the ground, so it contains dirt and mud. After cleaning it thoroughly, it is cut into pieces and prepared like mutton. It is more beneficial to boil it before preparing it. Garam masala and onion are used in preparing this vegetable.
-Wash the Katrua vegetable thoroughly with water to remove all the dirt and grime. After cleaning, cut it into small pieces. Boil the Katrua pieces for some time. This will soften the vegetable and kill any bacteria.
-Heat oil in a pan. – Add chopped onion and fry it till it turns golden. – After this add ginger-garlic paste and fry it for some time. – Now add tomatoes and cook till it becomes soft.
– Mix garam masala, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder and salt. Mix the spices well and fry till the oil separates. – Add boiled katrua pieces to the pan and mix well with the spices. Cook it on low flame for a few minutes so that the vegetable absorbs the spices well. Your delicious katrua sabzi is ready.