This special spice is grown in the Himalayan regions, no matter how much you consume; Stomach will not get upset
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Jakhia Spice: Many traditional food products and spices are found in hilly districts like Bageshwar in Uttarakhand. Which are considered not only taste, but also very beneficial for health. One of such spices is ‘Jakhia’. It is a traditional mountain spice that is usually used for tempering. It is identified with its small, brown, round and crispy grains which look like mustard in appearance, but in taste and fragrance it is completely different.
The most special use of Jakhia is used in the early morning. When it is inserted into hot ghee or oil, there is a tremendous fragrance with the sound of crackling from it. This fragrance dissolves a different hill taste in food. The special thing is that Jakhia is a great option for those who do not like cumin seeds.
The local knowledgeable woman of Bageshwar, Santoshi Devi, told Local 18 that Jakhia is considered not only taste but also very beneficial for digestion. The natural properties present in it remove problems like stomach gas, indigestion, loss of appetite.
Digestion is better by its regular use. This is the reason that even today it is used in everyday food in the mountains.
The elders say that the food made from the tempering of Jakhia is digested quickly and does not feel heaviness. Jakhia is produced in the high Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand.
It is widely grown in areas like Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Munsiyari. In Bageshwar, its seeds are ordered from Munsiyari. The farmers here have kept its traditional farming alive even today.
If you are in Bageshwar, then its small packet in Saras Market will be easily available for ₹ 50. Here local farmers sell it directly in the market. Apart from this, Jakhia pack is also available in many local homestands and shops.
It does not spoil for a long time, so people also keep it stored throughout the year. Today, where the market is full of modern spices, the people of the mountain are again returning to traditional taste and spices. Jakhia is an excellent example of this.
Its use is not just a taste, but also shows a cultural connection. If you have not tasted Jakhia yet, then definitely try it once. Believe me, the guests of the house will also keep licking fingers.
