Bihar Delicacies

Chhatha puja pittha (rice ball or traditional Bihar dumpling)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 12-15 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Wish you a truly blessed chhath puja, on this auspicious occasion there will be special puja, one day before main pooja called kharna and one of the recipe of the day is pittha… “Chhatha puja pittha (rice ball or traditional Bihar […]

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Lauki ke pakoda (bottle gourd fritters)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 6-7 minutes(each batch). Total time: 17 minutes. I love the fresh, earthen aroma that engulfs the air. I enjoy eating “Lauki ka pakoda (bottle gourd fritters)” with hot ginger tea in the evening when it rains… “Lauki ke pakoda (bottle gourd fritters)” are crisp and flavourful fritters

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Lauki aaloo ki sabji (bottle gourd with potato)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 8-10 minutes. Cooking time: 9-10 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. If you plan to dine out at night, have a low calorie lunch, and eat a light snack (palak raita, mix vegetable soup, salted lassi or nuts).you can prepare this “Lauki aaloo ki sabji (bottle gourd with

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Chhath pooja nahay-khay Thali

The first day of Chhath Puja is known as “Nahay Khay,” symbolizing purity and cleanliness, marking the beginning of the Chhath fast. On this day, devotees and their families thoroughly clean their homes and prepare a simple, sacred meal. Traditionally, the meal includes Rice, Chana dal, and Bottle gourd sabji etc. offered as a form

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