CM Bhupesh Baghel appeals Chhattisgarhi residents around the world to celebrate National labor day by eating the traditional meal of ‘Borey Baasi’

Raipur;
In a bid to pay tribute to Chhattisgarh’s unique culinary tradition of Borey
Baasi , chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has appealed all the Chhattisgarhi
residents to consume this staple meal on the occasion of Labor day.  Borey Baasi is a staple breakfast consumed by
labors, farmers and the general populace, because of its high nutritional
content and pro health properties.  Borey
Basi is made by soaking leftover rice in water and keeping it overnight. In the
morning, it is eaten with tomato chutney or pickle and raw onion after adding a
little salt. People of Chhattisgarh usually consume this breakfast in the
morning. Eating baasi does not only provide relief from heat but also keeps BP
under control and also prevents de hydration in summers.

On
the appeal of the Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh’s MPs, MLAs, public
representatives and young generation will also express their love and pride
towards their food and culture in the country by eating baasi and will post
pictures-videos on social media, along with the hashtag #LabourDay2022
#BoreyBaasi and #cgmodel.

Along
with this, Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has written a letter
to the chief minister, congratulating him on this endeavor. They have also
pledged that on the coming May 01, on the occasion of Labor Day, for the
respect of the employees whose hard work and devotion to duty strengthen their
business. They will arrange Borey Baasi dishes for their relatives and
companions. The association further expressed gratitude toward chief minister
by saying,” You have done a wonderful job of nurturing our culture,
heritage and tradition by associating local food with Chhattisgarhiya
Samman”.