Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat Offers 5 Unique Winter Vegetables You Must Try

• Balaghat, MP, offers a rich harvest of 5 unique, nutritious winter vegetables, eagerly awaited by locals.
• Lakhouri (Lakhdi/Tivira): Grown in Balaghat, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra; leaves harvested Dec-Jan, cooked for a mildly sweet, earthy, nutritious dish.
• Chaulai greens: Popular in Balaghat, often cooked with poppy seeds/beans, known for antioxidant properties and health benefits, served with roti.
• Red leafy greens (red saag/red amaranth): Consumed in tribal regions, cooked with potatoes/brinjal, rich in nutrients, combats anemia, strengthens bones.
• Chickpea shoots: Plucked Dec-Jan, called 'king of greens,' rich in fiber, aids digestion, slightly tangy, cooked with lentils or as a dry dish.

Why It Matters: Balaghat's winter brings 5 unique, nutritious vegetables, offering diverse flavors and health benefits.