Navratri 2025: Many people in Delhi have fallen ill after eating buckwheat flour. Therefore, it's crucial to check its purity before purchasing it. Let's learn a recipe for healthy parathas made with buckwheat flour, which are delicious and easy to prepare.
Navratri 2025: Navratri is being celebrated across the country to worship the Mother Goddess. Meanwhile, the sale of adulterated food items is also jeopardizing people's health. A similar incident came to light on Tuesday morning in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, where a large number of people complained of vomiting and uneasiness after consuming buckwheat flour. Upon receiving the information, the police and health department were alerted.
Delhi Police reported that 150-200 people in Jahangirpuri and surrounding areas complained of vomiting after consuming buckwheat flour on Tuesday morning. All patients are in stable condition at BJRM Hospital. Police further stated that local shopkeepers and residents are being alerted through public announcements. The Food Department has been informed for necessary action.
Dr. Vishesh Yadav, CMO of BJRM Hospital, stated that approximately 150 to 200 people arrived at the emergency ward from the areas of Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, Samaypur, Bhalswa Dairy, Lal Bagh, and Swaroop Nagar. All patients are in stable condition. No one required hospitalization. No serious cases have been reported so far. Acting immediately, the police began raising awareness among local shopkeepers, street vendors, and the public through beat staff and public address systems. The matter has also been escalated to the Food Department to investigate the quality and supply of flour.
Regarding this matter, Dr. Meera Pathak explained that increased demand during festivals leads to a shortage of supply, leading to the sale of adulterated, contaminated, and substandard products. Adulteration means that if buckwheat flour is scarce, millet flour or refined flour is mixed with it. Second, new flour is mixed with old flour and sold in fresh packaging. Third, old or spoiled flour, contaminated with dust or bacteria, is sold.
He explained that moisture in the warehouse can sometimes cause flour to spoil, leading to fungal and bacterial infections. These factors can cause health problems. Another cause could be allergies. Bacterial or fungal infections can cause vomiting, fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Allergies can also cause itching or skin rashes.
Dr. Pathak recommends that to avoid this, always buy sealed flour, avoid loose flour, choose branded flour, and check its expiration date. Also, buy flour in small quantities and avoid large containers. These are all important things to keep in mind.
If you're looking for something healthy and tasty made from buckwheat flour during your fast, try these healthy stuffed buckwheat parathas. They're incredibly easy to make and both tasty and healthy.
Material
Bottle gourd – 1 medium sized
Ginger – 1 inch
Green chillies – 2-3
Buckwheat flour - 2 cups
Salt - as per taste
Ghee or oil - for frying the parathas
Recipe
To make this, first wash the bottle gourd, peel it, grate it and remove all its water.
Heat ghee in a pan, add green chilies and ginger, and stir-fry the bottle gourd. Add salt and water to the bottle gourd mixture and set aside.
Now knead the buckwheat flour and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes to rest.
Divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions and roll each portion into a round shape. Fill each portion with the bottle gourd stuffing. Roll out the dough again, and bake it on a griddle. Your bottle gourd stuffed paratha is ready. Enjoy this paratha with yogurt.
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