Regional Recipes

Chhath puja kharna Thali

On the second day of Chhath Puja, known as “Kharna.” Devotees prepare and go in a special meal as part of the ritual. After observing a strict fast the entire day without water, devotees break it in the evening with this sacred meal, which is offered as Bhog to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. […]

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Lauki (bottle gourd) without onion and garlic

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 5 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes. On the occasion of Bihar’s famous festival chhath puja, when I did eat this ‘lauki ki sabji’ with my friends and relatives, it was the moment of real pleasure. In my childhood days, I never liked lauki

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Lauki (bottle gourd) ke Dahi-vada/bhalla

Servings: Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Frying time: 6-7 minutes. Frying vada time: 5-6 minutes. Soaking vada time: 15-20 minutes. Serving time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 48 minutes. In India curd (yogurt) is a versatile ingredient: it can use in many dishes as marinade or gravy, above all it is easy to

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Balushahi

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 8-10 minutes. Making dough time: 4-5 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. It is a popular treat during festivals and celebrations across India, known for its indulgent taste and satisfying bite. This sweets is typically garnished with cardamom and dry fruits like pistachios or/ and almonds. It

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Arbi patta (colocasia leaves) ki sabji

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 14 minutes. Boiling time: 10 minutes Frying slices time: 6- 7 minutes( each batch) Frying masala time: 10 minute Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: 60 minutes. “Arbi patta (colocasia leaves) ki sabji” is my favorite preparation… the delicious and exciting recipe…my children called this “vegetarian fish” in their childhood. This

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