Alright, let’s talk about this cholai ka atta, you know, the stuff they make flour outta. I ain’t no fancy doctor or nothin’, but I’ve been around long enough to see what’s what.
What is this Cholai stuff anyway? Well, they tell me it’s a plant, a small one, that grows up quick and then dies off. Fancy folks call it Amaranthaceae, but I just call it cholai. They use the little seeds from this plant to make the flour. It ain’t like the wheat flour we use for roti, it’s a bit different, you see.
Why folks eat it, you ask? Well, it’s good for ya, that’s what they say. I heard tell it helps with your tummy troubles. You know, when you eat somethin’ that don’t agree with ya, and you get all bloated and gassy? Or maybe you can’t go to the bathroom regular-like? This cholai stuff, it’s supposed to help with all that. Heartburn too, they say. And if your insides are all messed up and sore, it might help with that too. They call it indigestion and constipation and all them fancy words, but I just know it helps your belly feel better.
Now, I ain’t no scientist, but I heard tell this cholai has got all sorts of good things in it. Stuff like calcium, you know, for your bones. And iron, for your blood. And some other things too, like sodium and potassium, whatever those are. And vitamins, they say, like vitamin A, E, and C. Sounds like a whole lotta goodness packed into them little seeds, don’t it?
- Calcium: Good for your bones, keeps ’em strong so you don’t go breakin’ nothin’.
- Iron: Keeps your blood healthy, so you don’t feel all tired and weak.
- Vitamins A, E, and C: They say these help keep you from gettin’ sick, and make your skin look good too. I don’t know about that last part, wrinkles still come no matter what.
I remember my grandma, she used to make us eat this cholai when we were kids. Said it would make us grow up big and strong. We didn’t like it much back then, thought it tasted funny. But she always said, “Eat it, it’s good for you!” And you know what? She was right. We all grew up strong and healthy, just like she said. Grandma’s always know best, don’t they?
How do you eat it? Well, they make flour outta it, like I said. You can use that flour to make roti, or porridge, or even pancakes. I’ve even seen folks put it in their soups and stews. It’s got a bit of a nutty taste to it, not like the regular wheat flour. But you get used to it. And once you know how good it is for you, you don’t mind the taste so much. It fills you up good too, keeps you goin’ all day long.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ this cholai ka atta is some kinda magic cure-all. But it’s good food, and it’s good for ya. And that’s what matters, right? So next time you see it at the market, don’t be afraid to try it. Your belly will thank you for it.
And listen here, they say this cholai has something called lysine in it. It’s one of them things your body needs but can’t make on its own. And this lysine, it helps your body use calcium better, and they say it’s good for your hair too. Now, I’m too old for my hair to be any good, but maybe it’ll work for you youngsters.
So there you have it, all I know about cholai ka atta. It ain’t much, but it’s the truth as I know it. Now go on and eat somethin’ healthy, will ya? You need to take care of yourselves, you hear?
Tags: Cholai, Amaranth, Flour, Healthy Eating, Digestion, Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals, Traditional Food, Gut Health
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