Agriculture: Rozela, Chukai, Chukuri, Mesta, Hargara or Halifa - so many beautiful names of one fruit, its many times more potential for cultivation in Bangladesh

 Chukai, Chukuri, Mesta, Hargarh, Halifa are known by different names in different parts of Bangladesh. It has so many more names that it can't be said. It happens all over Bangladesh. However, lately, it is gaining popularity in Bangladesh.

It is also known as hibiscus tea in some parts of the world.

Many of you may have seen vendors sitting in baskets, brown in style, red at first glance, but at first it looks like a flower, but in fact it is a fruit.

Its use in Bangladesh

The scientific name is Rosella and it is known by that name in many countries of the world. Of course, this is nothing new in Bangladesh. It has many uses.

It is the favorite food of Shahin Akter's family in Fatikchhari area of ​​Chittagong. He used to say, "We eat it mashed, put it in small fish. Only this fruit is used to cook a sour soup curry. It can also be used to make pickles.

"We eat because it tastes good. We have to be able to cook properly. Too much makes it sour. But many people around also eat it as medicine."

Pulses can be cooked with the fruit.

Many people have been making jams and jellies with this fruit lately because of its sour taste.

The leaves of this tree can also be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Nutritional and medicinal uses

Nutritionist Syeda Sharmin Akhter says that this fruit is rich in Vitamin-C.

It contains vitamin A, antioxidants, calcium and a good type of protein.

Its leaves also have similar nutritional value.

For this reason, it is believed to have many medicinal properties.

It contains nutrients that are beneficial for hypertension, diabetes, constipation and heart.

It prevents skin diseases.

Not only cut but also dry tea has a lot of vitamin C and antioxidants in it.