Shajkun, a seasonal mushroom found in the coniferous forests of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipora in March and April months, is selling like hot cakes in north Kashmir. As the weather has improved here, the women folk venture out in the nearby thick forests of Deodar in Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara, Kralpora and Kandi to collect the rare mushroom locally known as Shajkun. According to the locals this mushroom generally grows in the shape of an ear and is rich in protein, iron and calcium. The locals believe this golden colour mushroom…
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