Apart from Litti-Chokha, have you tasted these 9 vegetarian dishes of Bihar? (Image Source: AI-Generated)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. As soon as we talk about Bihar, the first picture that comes to mind is Litti-Chokha, but do you know that the kitchen of Bihar is not limited to this only? The food of Bihar is a unique world in itself, where the best combination of simplicity and taste can be seen.
The aroma of the spices here and the way of preparation are so special that once the person tastes it, he asks for it again and again. Come, today let us take you on a journey of those 9 vegetarian dishes of Bihar, whose taste will make you lick your fingers.
Don't miss these 9 dishes in Bihar
If you are fond of momos, then you will definitely like Dal Pitha. Spicy gram dal is stuffed inside rice flour and steamed. It is also healthy and tastes very tasty when eaten with tea or green chutney.
Thekua, which has become the identity of Bihar, is not just a sweet, but an emotion. This crispy biscuit-like dish made of jaggery, flour and dry fruits does not spoil for a long time. Its fragrance will remind you of the village.
Ghughni, made by roasting black gram with spices, is the life of every household in Bihar. It is served with 'Chuda' for breakfast or with Kachari in the evening. Its spicy and spicy taste is very strong.
Be it a wedding or any festival, Kadhi-Vadi is sure to be made in Bihar. When the soft 'badi' of gram flour is immersed in the thick curry with curd, it dissolves as soon as it goes in the mouth. Eating it with hot rice is a different pleasure.
What people call 'Jimikand' or 'Suran' is called 'Ol' in Bihar. Made with mustard spice and a lot of sourness (dry mango powder or lemon), this vegetable can compete with any non-veg dish in taste. Its pickle (ol ka barra) is also very famous.
Holi festival in Bihar is incomplete without Malpua. When the solution of flour, milk, banana and sugar is fried in ghee and dipped in syrup, the taste that comes out is no less than heaven.
Sattu sherbet and paratha
Sattu has a special place in the diet of the people of Bihar. In summer, the salty sherbet of Sattu keeps the body cool, while in winter, Sattu Paratha and Brinjal Bharta (Chokha) fills the stomach as well as the mind.
It may seem a bit strange to read, but Parwal sweet is a unique dish of Bihar. After peeling the parwal, it is cooked in sugar syrup and khoya and dry fruits are stuffed inside it. This sweet is as beautiful to look at as it is equally juicy to eat.
In Bihar, food is not enjoyable unless there is something crunchy in the plate. Potato, brinjal, gourd or pumpkin flowers are coated in gram flour batter and fried to a crisp, which is called 'Tarua'. This is the best side dish with dal and rice.
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