10 Most Popular Bihari Food You Should Definitely Try.
Bihar is immensely famous for its variety of foods. Whether its South Africa or its Fiji or Mauritius or Nepal everyone is fond of the rich Bihari cuisine.
Not only internationally but almost in every city of India especially in the State of Jharkhand, you can find these scrumptious flavorsome dishes.
So below are the some mouth-watering dishes that every foodie should try :
1. Litti chokha
Litti Chokha is the welcome food of Bihar, it is one of the best snack that you can have any time whenever your tummy is yelling for some food.
Litti is basically a dough ball made up of whole wheat flour with the filling of spicy sattu ( Sattu is made up of roasted gram powder mixed with spices) tossed with lots of desi ghee and made in hot tandoor which gives it a smokey flavor.
Chokha is made up of various boiled vegetable (Potato, Tomato, Brinjal), spices and most importantly mustard oil. All the boiled vegetables are mashed and mixed with the oil.
How to eat? Mix litti chokha and let your taste buds breathe in heaven.
It is so famous among BIharis that not a single house you can find who does not eat litti chokha.
2. Khaja
Khaja is a dessert from Eastern India and mostly popular in the states of Odisha, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. It is said that the recipe of Khaja is 2000 years old but we don't know how far is it true. It is made up of maida flour and sugar which is turned into a layered dough.
Crispy and sweet in taste makes it one of the favorite of East Indians. The important fact about it is that khaja can be stored for 2 months.
3. Dal-Pitha
Dal-Pitha also known as Amar-Pitha is a well known Bihari dish. there's a belief that ancient Indian soldiers used to eat it before leaving for battle. Dal Pitha was considered as a positive sign of victory.
It is made up of rice flour and boiled lentils which are smashed and filled inside rice dumplings to which you need to dunk in hot boiling water or you can use steam. It is also called as the Bihari version of Momos.
4. Chana Ghugni
Chana Ghugni is a famous spicy snack from Bihar, Assam, Bengal, Odisha and U.P. It can be eaten in two versions Dry and with gravy.
It is made up of Kala chana which is boiled and mixed with spices. Saying of its traditional value, it is prepared in post death rituals in Bihar
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5. Sarso Masala Machili
Bihar is not much behind when it comes to non-veg. They are fond of eating fresh water fishes, Catla fish is one of them. The dish is called Sarso Masala Machili. It is made up of Catla fish which is mixed with mustard oil and various spices. It is then deep fried in mustard oil and dipped in spicy gravy.
6. Sattu Sharbat
Sattu Sharbat is a refreshment drink also used as a protein shake in Bihar. Sattu which is made up of roasted whole gram is mixed in water with jeera powder, salt, lemon. During summer it is often used as a morning drink due to its refreshing and relieving properties.
7. Malpua
Malpua is made on the ocassion of Holi in Bihar. It is a sweet dish prepared by maida flour, sugar syrup, banana, milk and dry fruits, it is a type of pancake dipped in sugar syrup. Malpua is also consumed by Muslims during Ramadan.
8. Khadi Badi
As we all must be aware about Kadhi but Kadhi Badi comes straight away from Bihar. Another delicacy which is served with rice. People eat it often during wedding as it is considered to be an auspicious dish.
Kadhi is thick gravy made up of Besan, Curd and Spices. Badi is made up of Besan Balls which is deep fried in oil. Later it is mixed together and served with hot steam rice.
9. Thekua
Thekua is called the desi version of cookies. Bihari's are very fond of it. Made up of wheat flour, dry fruits, sugar which is deep fried in Ghee. one of the best alternatives for biscuits during tea time. It is mostly prepared on the occasion of Chatt Puja. It is considered one of the best foods to be eaten while traveling.
10. Tilkut
Tilkut is another famous dessert from Bihar which is made up of Sesame seeds and sugar. Be it Jharkhand or Bihar you can find tilkut in every part of it. The city Gaya has some famous shops where tilkut is sold.
So what you're waiting for? try out these delicious dishes and tell us how was the experience in the comment section.