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Malpua: The Sweet Pancake of Bihar
Malpua is a traditional sweet pancake, popular across Bihar, made from a batter of flour, milk, and sugar, and often flavored with cardamom and fennel.
Read more →Kadhi Badi: A Tangy Yogurt Curry
A staple in Bihari households, Kadhi Badi is a comforting curry made from sour yogurt and gram flour, featuring soft fried dumplings (badi).
Read more →Dal Pitha: The Bihari Dumpling Delight
Dal Pitha is a healthy and savory steamed dumpling made from rice flour and stuffed with a spiced lentil filling.
Read more →Khaja: The Crispy, Layered Sweet from Silao
A traditional Bihari dessert, Khaja is a multi-layered, crispy sweet that is deep-fried and then soaked in sugar syrup. The version from Silao is GI-tagged.
Read more →Sattu: The Powerhouse Superfood of Bihar
Sattu, or roasted gram flour, is a humble yet incredibly versatile and nutritious ingredient that is central to Bihari cuisine.
Read more →Thekua: The Divine Sweet of Chhath Puja
A traditional sweet snack from Bihar, Thekua is a crispy, biscuit-like delicacy made from wheat flour, jaggery, and fennel seeds, especially prepared during Chhath Puja.
Read more →Litti Chokha: The Soul Food of Bihar
The quintessential dish of Bihar, Litti Chokha is a rustic and flavorful meal consisting of roasted wheat balls stuffed with sattu, served with a side of mashed vegetables.
Read more →Malahi Mela of Dumaria: A Unique Fair of Faith
A unique fair held in East Champaran, the Malahi Mela is a symbol of communal harmony and deep-rooted folk traditions.
Read more →Teej and Hartalika Teej: A Festival of Marital Bliss
A significant festival for married women in Bihar, Teej is celebrated with fasting and prayers for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
Read more →The Grandeur of Durga Puja in Bihar
While famous in Bengal, Durga Puja is celebrated with equal grandeur and unique local traditions across Bihar.
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