Hyderabad: Two tribal women from Telangana’s Adilabad district, who became popular with their innovation by creating delicious dishes from Mahua flowers, found mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat on Sunday. The Prime Minister started his address by extending Ugadi wishes to the people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in Telugu. He also complimented Araku coffee farmers of Andhra Pradesh.
“Have you ever wondered about the journey of flowers? Some flowers that bloom on trees and plants travel to temples. Some flowers beautify the house, and some dissolve in perfume and spread fragrance everywhere. But today I will tell you about another journey of flowers. You certainly must have heard about Mahua flowers. People of our villages and especially the tribal community know very well about its importance. The journey of Mahua flowers in many parts of the country has now embarked upon a new path,” he said in his address.
He said cookies are being made from Mahua flowers in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. These cookies are becoming very popular due to the efforts of four sisters from Rajakhoh village.
“In the Adilabad district of Telangana also, two sisters have carried out a new experiment with Mahua flowers. They make various types of dishes with them, which people like very much. There is also the sweetness of tribal culture in their dishes,” he further said.
