DESI UTPAD
Jakhiya or Jakia or Jhakiya or Jakhya ( Cleome viscosa ) is an interesting seed. Also known as wild mustardThe Jakhiya seeds are small, dark brown or black. Due to its nutty aroma, it adds unique and crunchy flavour to any dish. Himalayan Jakhiya from Uttarakhand is a crunchy pahadi herb ingrediant to most uttrakhandi dishes and is used for tempering all types of pahadi cuisines. Jakhiya is the seed of Cleome Viscosa. All the parts of this plant are said to carry different nutrients and help in curing a variety of diseases. A major reason for Jakhiya to carry high nutritional value is because it is cultivated using no pesticides or fertilizers, which adds to its nutritional value. It has antimicrobial, insecticidal, anti-diarrhoeal, and anticonvulsant properties.