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7 Popular Tribal Foods Of India

By Aanchal Mathur

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India is known for its diversity in culture, heritage, and food. However, if you have a chance to try something unique, then the tribal foods of India would be your best bet. 

Chapda Chutney
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Chapda Chutney

Also known as red ant chutney, this accompaniment is made in Chattisgarh by crushing red ants and their eggs. You can also add sugar, garlic, chillies, coriander, salt and tomatoes. 

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Thapdi Roti

Also known as Madua ki roti, and is made with ragi flour and is popular in areas of Jharkhand and Chattisgarh.

Maahni

Maahni

A tangy curry made in Himachal Pradesh with mand or starch of rice flour along with jaggery and handful of traditional spices, Maahni is best paired with rajma and rice. 

Dubli Tiyan

Dubki Tiyan

Made of urad dal batter which is steamed, Dubki Tiyan is best enjoyed with pork curry.

bafauri

Bafauri

A popular Bhojpuri delicacy, Bafauri is made with chana dal paste, garlic, coriander leaves and green chillies which is steamed in form of balls. 

Traditional cold spanish tomato gazpacho soup.

Marh Jhor

A tribal soup from Jharkhand, Marh Jhor has green leafy veggies, herbs and spices in red rice starch. The leaves used usually sundried, powdered and stored over a year. 

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Chak-Hao Kheer 

A Manipuri delicacy made with black rice and sugar; this is also known as black rice kheer.