Regional Recipes

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Dahi Vada (Bihari Style); A Forgotten Gem of Simplicity

Servings: 6-7 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5-6 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes(each batch). Arranging time: 2 minutes. Total time: 16 minutes. “Bihari Dahi Vada” is a refreshing and light variation of the classic Indian dahi vada, known for its subtle yet tangy flavour. In this traditional version, small vadas made from mung dal […]

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Shinghara (Water Chest Nut) Masala

Shinghara (Water Chest Nut) Masala

Serving: 2-3 Preparation time: 15-17 minutes. Frying time: 13-14 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. “As the cool breeze brings water chestnuts to the market, my kitchen fills again with their crisp melody.” “Year after year, their gentle crunch brings warmth and happiness to my table.” This is the beautiful season of fresh water chestnuts, and

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Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 3-4 minutes. Making dough time:6-7 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. “Meethe Pare that taste like old memories and new celebrations.” Sakkarpare, also known as Meethepare, is a traditional Indian sweets deep rooted in North Indian households, especially in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where it

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Bajra Kheer (Pearl Millet Pudding)

Bajra Kheer (Pearl Millet Pudding)

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Bajara Frying time: 4-5 minutes. Cooking time: 7-8 minutes. Nuts Frying time: 2-3 minutes. Cooking time in milk: 15-16 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. The roots of Bajra Kheer lie in the rural kitchens of Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat, where bajra has been a staple grain for centuries due

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