Bihar Delicacies

Aaloo (potato) chop

“Aaloo Chop” is a popular and beloved snack in many parts of India, especially in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. This delicious treat features a spiced mashed potato filling that is coated in a gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Aaloo Chop is a

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Green peas curry (godila / nimona)

I learned the recipe “Green Peas Curry”/ Nimona” from my mother-in-law, who has always been a source of inspiration in the kitchen. Nimona is often enjoyed during the winter months when fresh peas are in season, it pairs beautifully with Steamed Rice or Indian breads like Roti or Paratha. “Green Peas Curry”, also known as

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Ghughani (kala chana/Bengal gram) masala

Servings: 3-4 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Today morning my daughter-in-law called up to ask the recipe for Ghughani/Black Bengal gram as it is one of her favorite meals in our home. Not to my surprise she loved to cook this as it is

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