Khulna farmers achieving success in chui jhal cultivation | District

KHULNA, October 14, 2025 (BSS) - Khulna is widely known for the Sundarbans and its mouthwatering shrimp. But in recent years, the region's traditional spice chui jhal has been gaining remarkable popularity, bringing new opportunities for locals. Chui jhal, one of the most desirable food ingredients in the south-western region, is winning the hearts of people beyond the division and abroad, attracting more farmers, including the educated, to cultivate it. According to agronomists, the botanical name of chui jhal is Piper chaba. Chui plants resemble betel leaf vines. Its roots and stems are cut into pieces and used in cooking. Chui jhal, which tastes salty, is widely known as a spice in the south-western districts, namely Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jashore,...