Satuani is the festival celebrated in Bihar; it marks the beginning of summer and entry of sun into aries (Mesha) according to Hindu calendar, which is mostly falls on 14th of April. Custom is that people start their day with dip in holy river Ganga and donate the Sattu (roasted Bengal gram powder) with jaggery […]
Mithila culture is well known for its Language, Paag (head gear), Madhubani painting, food and festivals. Jur Sital/ Sheetal” is one of the most popular festival from Mithila region in the state of Bihar, India. It is also known as Aakhar Bochhor falls on 15th April. The government of Bihar officially declares the 15th April
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Servings: 4-5 Preparation time:10-12 minutes. Cooking time:12-15 minutes. Seasoning time: 6-7 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. It was chilli winter when we stayed our hometown in Bihar; winter is the favourite season for vegetable lovers. Reason? There are so many green leafy vegetables are available, Bathua (Chenopodium Album) is one of them. The recipe for
Bathua (Chenopodium Album) Spicy Marsagga/Soup (chhaunka, a village recipe) Read More »
Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 8-10 minutes. Cooking time: 17-20 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. In winter Bihar’s vegetable market is flooded with ‘Bathua green’ and people enjoy to prepare many varieties from this greens as Bathua soup, raita, paratha, dal, saag, pakoda(Fritters) etc…Bathua “(Chenopodium Album) and Aaloo ka bhujia(dry sabji/ sukhi sabji)” is one of
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Servings: 4 Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Making pakoda time: 12-15 minutes. Preparing kadhi time: 16-18 minutes. Total time: 40 minutes. Fresh green peas commonly known as Chholia or Hara chana in Hindi and botanical name is Garbanzo beans. it is most popular low calorie vegetable during winter. It is plucked from branches; after removing from
Fresh Green Chana/Hara Chana(Green Garbanzo Beans/Green Chickpea) karhi/kadhi Read More »
