Satuani is the festival celebrated in Bihar; it marks the beginning of summer and entry of sun into aries (Mesha) according to Hindu calendar, which is mostly falls on 14th of April. Custom is that people start their day with dip in holy river Ganga and donate the Sattu (roasted Bengal gram powder) with jaggery […]
Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. Cooking time: 15-16 minutes. Total time: 23 minutes. Legume or pulses which is integral part of Indian diet, Moth (Matki/ Vigna aconitifolia) beans is one of them. It is very popular legume in the state of Maharashtra, India. They use to cook recipe like “Usal” and “Missal, sprouted Matki
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Mithila culture is well known for its Language, Paag (head gear), Madhubani painting, food and festivals. Jur Sital/ Sheetal” is one of the most popular festival from Mithila region in the state of Bihar, India. It is also known as Aakhar Bochhor falls on 15th April. The government of Bihar officially declares the 15th April
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Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 4-5 minutes. Frying time: 14-15 minutes. Cooking time:6-7 minutes. Total time: 27 minutes. In southern United State eating Lobia/ Chawali (Black Eyed Peas) on new year day is thought to bring prosperity and luck in the new year. Since Middle age Lobia/ Chawali (Black Eyed Peas) has been popular food in
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Servings: 4-5 Preparation time:10-12 minutes. Cooking time:12-15 minutes. Seasoning time: 6-7 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. It was chilli winter when we stayed our hometown in Bihar; winter is the favourite season for vegetable lovers. Reason? There are so many green leafy vegetables are available, Bathua (Chenopodium Album) is one of them. The recipe for
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