Buknu

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Buknu is a powdered mixture of several spices. Buknu is very popular in parts of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Some people say that its origin is in Kanpur. Buknu is said to have medicinal values. This is one of the recipes known by Ayurveda that is also used in homes. It is known to be good for digestion. This is one of the numerous traditional recipes known since ages in Indian homes.

Following are the ingredients: Salt, Black Salt, Sonth (dried ginger powder), Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cummin seeds), Harra Badi, Harra Choti, Baheda, Marodfali, Baibirnag, Peepar, Hing (asafoetida), Amla, Oil.

Buknu is eaten popularily with Kadhi-Rice, Daal-Chawal, Roti-Ghee, and puri.

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