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According to the Hindu calendar, Shravan Month is regarded as one of the holiest months of the year. In the Hindu calendar, it is the fifth month.
The Shravan Nakshatra, or star, is said to govern the skies on Poornima, or full moon day, or at any other time throughout this month. As a result, this month gets its name from this nakshatra.
The month of Shravan is known for its auspicious celebrations and festivities. This is the ideal time to perform significant religious rituals because nearly every day falls on an auspicious shubh arab, or excellent beginning. Lord Shiva is the reigning god of Shravan maa.
During Sawan, most people avoid eating onion-garlic food or food having non-vegetarian content for about a month. Even various street foods serving garlic or onion also put their efforts forward to customise the menu. At the same time, many street stalls sell sweets. Get to know more about these foods.
5 Street Food During Sawan To Try In Jharkhand
1. Dhuska
Dhuska is a beloved street meal in Jharkhand, mainly relished during the monsoon season. The recipe for this is very simple. The dish is made with soaking rice and split chickpeas, which are ground into a coarse paste, and then the batter is deep-fried to make fluffy puris. Dhuska is served with a variety of chutneys and curries along the roadside.
2. Arsa
Arsa is a traditional sweet from Jharkhand, particularly popular during festivals and special occasions. It is a tasty and nostalgic treat made from rice flour and jaggery. The dish is made with rice flour, melted jaggery, and ghee until smooth and then fried. It is similar to halwa lardo eten during Sawan when fasting. Arsa is served with kathal achar in the streets.
3. Tilkut
Many will be shocked to hear tilkut as a street food. But, it is true. Various non-vegetarian stalls closed the menu during sawan and sold murri and sweets in different utensils, setting up the stalls to attract customers. Tilkut is popular around eastern India and is a popular Jharkhandi dessert enjoyed all year round. It has a rich, nutty flavour and crispy texture made with jaggery and sesame seeds.
4. Chana Sattu
There are customised stalls distributing chana sattu on the streets for people who are fasting for convenience. Due to its revitalising and refreshing qualities, Jharkhand's chana sattu is a well-liked and nutrient-dense beverage that is particularly appreciated during the monsoon season.
5. Fara
Fara is a Jharkhandi snack made from rice flour dough filled with a spiced chana dal mixture. This dish is very popular during festivals and special occasions. A light dough is formed by combining rice flour, water, and a small pinch of salt to make fara. With a rich, savoury filling and a soft, chewy texture, these filled dough balls are cooked through by steaming. The Fara is richly flavoured and satisfying thanks to the addition of spiced chana dal.
Try on all these foods in the street to re-live nostalgia while going shopping with your mother. These are widely available in the streets of Jharkhand and even in village markets. The food sold is delicious and healthy as well.
