Bihar Delicacies

Arbi (Taro/ colocasia) Stem-Chana (chick peas) Sabji

Servings: 4 Soaking time: 4-6 hours. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 8 minutes. Cooking time: 8 minutes. Total time: 26 minutes. Taro Arbi (Taro/ colocasia) is the one of the most ancient cultivated crops and from ancient time till now people often use it as vegetable; all parts of taro root is edible but […]

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Makhane (Fox nut) Fry with South Indian Masala Flavor

Servings: 2 Preparation time: 2 minutes. Roasting time: 5 minutes. Seasoning time: 3 minutes. Total time: 10 minutes. Makhane is a water plant mainly cultivated for its edible seeds (after popping, it is called Makhane in Hindi or Fox nut in English). It is treated as dry fruits, by itself has very-very mild flavour and

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Saboot/sabut Masoor Ghughani (Whole brown lentil masala)

Servings: 3 Soaking time: 4-6 hours. Preparation time: 7 minutes. Frying time: 9 minutes. Cooking time: 5-6 minutes. Total time: 22 minutes. “Saboot Masoor Ghughani” is used very often as a morning breakfast at my parent’s house. It’s a known fact that ghughani is very popular in Bihar and prepared with many variations like; chick

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Chawal-Chana dal Chila (Rice and split Bengal gram/lentil Crape or Dosa)

Servings: 3 soaking time: 4-6 hours. resting time: 1-2 hours Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes each chila. Total time: 9-10 minutes. It is gloomy lock down Covid-19; facing a harsh & infectious climate, as we don’t have better option other than accept it; here is an idea to cook one of the

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Teesee chutney sukha (Flax seed /linseed chutney dry)

Servings: Preparation time: 2 minutes. Roasting time: 5 minutes. Grinding time: 2 minutes. Total time: 9 minutes. Flax seed/ linseed (Teesee) are rich in omega-3, essential fatty acids found also in fish, incredibly important for the health of our body, brain and skin too. It also boosts immunity to prevent disease. Tips for consuming flax

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