By Shreya Goswami
August 5, 2023
Want to explore beyond Bihar’s famous Litti Chokha this monsoon? Here are some delectable and traditional Bihari dishes you must try, from spicy mutton to sweet treats and snacks.
Recently awarded with a GI Tag, Balushahi is a flaky, layered and deep-fried dessert hailing from Bihari cuisine.
Made with flattened rice, onions, peanuts and green chillies, this simple snack also doubles as a breakfast.
A rare and festive dish from Bihar and Jharkhand, Kusi Kerao is specifically made to celebrate Jitiya festival.
The Bihari version of Kadhi Pakoda, this one is known for its tiny, round and bullet-like pakodas that soak up the kadhi’s goodness.
A staple across Bihar and Bihari homes, this chickpea flour-packed paratha variety is loaded with proteins.
Slow-cooked and fried mutton that is as spicy as it is black in colour, this one is very popular in the Nepal-Bihar region.
A popular street food, this chickpea dish is often turned non-vegetarian with mutton or chicken keema, if not scrambled eggs.
Another Bihari favourite that holds a GI Tag, this one is a crispy snack made with sesame seeds, jaggery and grated coconut.
A beloved Bihar treat, these deep-fried and beautifully shaped wheat flour goodies are prepared during festivals.
Bihari malpuas are thicker, but are made with a similar base of wheat flour, milk, cardamom, sugar, dry fruits and more.