Jaipur News Desk: On the occasion of Diwali, various types of dishes and sweets are bought and people also prepare them in their homes. According to some customs and beliefs, there is a custom to prepare Suran or Jimikand vegetable on the day of Diwali. Some people believe that it is auspicious to prepare Suran curry on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. After all, why is Suran vegetable prepared on Diwali and what are its benefits and the method of making it, know here.
Why is Jimikand vegetable made on Diwali?
Eating Suran is very beneficial for health. According to mythological beliefs, preparing and eating Suran or Jimikand vegetable on the day of Diwali brings happiness and prosperity in the house. When you cut it from the root it grows again. For this reason it is associated with happiness and prosperity. Ol or Suran is considered a symbol of prosperity. You can also prepare this vegetable and offer it to Goddess Lakshmi. Just as Jimikand does not spoil easily and keeps on bearing fruit, in the same way eating this vegetable on Diwali brings progress and prosperity in the house.
Benefits of eating Jimikand
It contains many nutrients which benefit health in many ways. Eating this vegetable keeps the eyes healthy. Eyesight increases. There is no shortage of blood in the body. Oil reduces high cholesterol levels in the body. This vegetable is also very beneficial for weight loss. Due to high fiber content, it keeps digestion healthy. Bowel movement is regular, due to which there is no problem of constipation. Healthy gut bacteria are promoted. The digestive system remains healthy. Indigestion and gas go away.
Recipe for making Suran vegetable
Sometimes some people feel itching in the throat after eating Suran or Ol. It cuts the throat. It is better to boil it before making it. First of all cut Suran into small sizes. When you cut suran, apply mustard oil on your hands. This will reduce itching. Put oil in the pan and heat it. Add suran in it and fry it. Now take it out. Make a paste of onion and garlic and fry it in this oil. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder etc. and fry. Now add tomato paste to it and then fry until it turns red. Put suran in it, add water, cover and cook. When it becomes thick, turn off the gas. If you want, you can also add lemon juice in the end.
