must try bihari foods
Bihari cuisine is known for its simplicity yet rich flavors. It is deeply rooted in the traditions and culture of the state of Bihar in eastern India. Here are some popular Bihari dishes:
Litti Chokha
Litti is a dough ball made of whole wheat flour and stuffed with a mixture of roasted gram flour, spices, and sometimes sattu (roasted chickpea flour). It is usually roasted over coal or cow dung cakes and served with chokha, a mashed vegetable dish typically made of roasted eggplant, tomato, and potato mixed with spices and mustard oil.
Sattu Paratha
Sattu, a roasted chickpea flour, is a staple ingredient in Bihari cuisine. Sattu paratha is made by stuffing whole wheat dough with a mixture of sattu, spices, and herbs, and then cooked on a griddle with ghee or oil.
Dal Pitha
Dal pitha is a steamed dumpling made from rice flour dough and filled with a spiced mixture of lentils. It can be served with chutney or curry.
Makhana Kheer
Makhana, or foxnuts, are often used in Bihari cuisine. Makhana kheer is a creamy dessert made from foxnuts simmered in milk with sugar and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts.
Chana Ghugni
This is a popular street food in Bihar made from dried yellow peas cooked with spices like cumin, ginger, garlic, and served with chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chilies.
