Security personnel posted in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district in Maoist affected Bastar division on Sunday consumed ‘Bore Baasi’ on the occasion of Labour Day.
Members of the District Police Force, Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Reserve Guard (DRG) ate Bore Baasi, an official statement said.
After relishing it, the troopers expressed their gratitude towards Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for reminding them of their childhood days and home, the statement said.
‘Bore Baasi’ is prepared after soaking leftover cooked rice overnight in water. It is consumed with bhaji (cooked leafy vegetables), tomato chutney, tomato-chilli chutney, onion and ‘bari-bijori’ or mango-lemon pickle.
The cuisine is considered to be good for health, especially during summer. It is rich in Vitamin B-12, iron, potassium and calcium and works to control blood and hypertension. It helps in digestion and the body temperature remains normal despite the heat.
Baghel had appealed to MPs, MLAs, public representatives and the younger generation to express their love and pride in Chhattisgarh's traditional food and culture.