Bihar Delicacies

August phool and aaloo (potato) ki sabji

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes. Frying time: 20 minutes. Total time: 40 minutes. One special auspicious occasion of cooking August phool is two days before chhath pooja (Bihari festival) this day of pooja is called nahai-khai feast. “August phool and aaloo (potato) ki sabji” is a seasonal and homely dish prepared with tender August

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August phool (august flower) ke pakoda/fritters

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes. I was so happy and surprised to see the ‘August flower’ tree in my bungalow garden in Kudankulam near kanyakumari because it reminds me about three decades ago down the memory lane; tasty, delicious and mouth watering recipes of my childhood;

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Corn masala

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Frying time: 14-15 minutes. Total time: 18 minutes. Corn is good source of fiber, it gives us chewing satisfaction too; it nourishes our lower digestive tract, recent research has shown that corn can support the growth of friendly bacteria in our large intestine. Ingredients: Corn: 200 gm Onion: 2

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Lavang latika(clove sweets)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Preparing outer layer and folding time: 2 minutes (each) Frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Making sugar syrup time: 7-8 minutes. Dipping time:2 minutes(each batch) Total time: 34 minutes. Deepawali/Diwali Sweets: Lavang Latika holds a special place in my heart, as it is cherished part of my childhood. Every festival

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Dalmote mixture(tea time snacks)

Servings: Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 1 hour. Deep frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Seasoning time: 10-15 minutes. Total time: 1 hour and 27 minutes. A crackling Diwali recipe…. Dalmote Mixture is a traditional Indian savory snack, popular in North India, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. It is a crunchy blend of fried

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