Regional Recipes

Khoa pudukiya/gujhiya/fried sweet dumpling (festival sweets)

Preparation time: 12 minutes. preparing stuffing time: 1 minute(each) Frying time: 7-8 minutes(each batch). Total time: 20 minutes. Deepawali is just hours away and the festivity have already begun nationwide. Special occasion deserve special authentic delicacies, which were loved by people in early days and still loved by modern people. So, let’s rejoice with homemade […]

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Stuff bitter gourd (karela) with mustard paste (dadi maa style)

“Stuff bitter gourd (karela) with mustard paste (dadi maa style)” is a cherished home-style recipe passed down from my mother-in-law. When I first tasted this dish, it offering a burst of flavour with each bite. Its versatility allowed me to enjoy it with Roti or Rice. I was so captivated by its bold and unique

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Royal Khoa Pittha (Khoa stuffed rice ball or traditional Bihari dumpling)  

Servings: 5-6 Making dough time: 5 minutes. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 27 minutes.  Pittha is originated  from Indian subcontinent ie India, Nepal, Bangladesh … The “Royal Khoa Pittha” utterly devine dessert which is one of the famous authentic recipe from Bihar. This rice dumpling is prepared and stuffed with

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Aaloo Parwal Dum (Potato and Pointed Gourd)

“Aaloo Parwal Dum (Potato and Pointed Gourd)” has long been a cherished dish in North Indian summer weddings and festivals, known for its simplicity yet vibrant flavours. Traditionally, it has been a staple in marriage feasts, especially during the hot summer months as parwal are widely available and are considered light yet fulfilling. Over the

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Pittha (rice roll or traditional Bihari dumpling)

Servings: 3-4 Making stuffing time: 10 minutes. Making dough time: 3 minutes. Stuffing raw pittha time: 1 minutes(each). Cooking time: 12 minutes. Total time: 26 minutes. Dal Pittha holds a special place in Bihari households, often prepared during  chhatha festivals and winter . The dish reflects the region’s agricultural abundance and the culinary creativity of

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