Bihar Delicacies

Dal -pitthee (dal dhokli)

Dal Pitthi is a comforting dish, a perfect example of flavourful and nourishing meal from North Indian cuisine, particularly popular in the regions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, that combines the wholesome goodness of lentils with hand-rolled wheat flour dumplings. I prepared “Dal Pitthi” with some variations as, dough using a combination of besan (gram […]

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Sooran/suran/oal/jimikand (elephant yam) ki sabji

“Sooran/suran/oal/jimikand (elephant yam) ki sabji” also known as elephant foot yam curry, can be prepared in various ways, ranging from a dry stir-fry to a more gravy-based curry as Suran Sabji in Curd Gravy, Suran ki Chutney, Suran Pickle, Suran Kofta, Suran in Palak Gravy etc. For today’s recipe, I begin by boiling the suran

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Shalzam (turnip) ki sabji

Servings: 3- 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 18 minutes. Cooking time: 4 minutes. Total time: 32 minutes. I am great believer of the fact that one should consume seasonal produce, which gives us most nutritional benefits. This is the season of turnip, market flooded with very fresh turnip (Shalazam) with turnip green leaves;

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Tamarind chatney(Imli chutney)/saunth

Tamarind, known as “imli” in Hindi, is native to tropical Africa but was introduced to India and became an integral part of Indian cuisine. Origin of “Tamarind chatney (Imli chutney)/saunth” is also known as “Imli Chutney”, is a classic Indian condiment known for its tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavour. This chutney is a staple

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