By Ujjainee Roy
February 4, 2024
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Patna offers some of the most scrumptious street foods in the country. The city has a love for fried snacks and and who can forget the delectable and wholesome litti chokha? Here are some great street foods you should explore when you're in Patna.
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Sattu, a flour made from roasted gram, is a staple in Bihar. Sattu Paratha involves stuffing wheat dough with a mixture of roasted gram flour, spices, and sometimes onions. It's then rolled out and cooked on a griddle.
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Litti Chokha is a traditional Bihari dish and a popular street food in Patna. Litti is a round wheat flour ball stuffed with roasted gram flour and spices, while Chokha is a mashed vegetable mix, usually comprising roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and spices.
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Patna is a treasure trove of chaats, such as Aloo Tikki Chaat and Papdi Chaat, which can be found at street food stalls in Patna. These dishes typically consist of fried or baked potato patties, crisp fried dough, and a variety of chutneys and spices.
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Ghugni is popular in Patna; the snack made from dried yellow peas cooked in a spicy gravy is often garnished with chopped onions, coriander leaves, and a squeeze of lemon. And it's usually paired with crispy kachoris.
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Samosas are a classic Indian snack, and Patna is no exception. These triangular pastries are filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat, then deep-fried until golden brown.
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Chana chaat is a delightful mixture of boiled chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and spices. It's a flavorful and healthy street food option that is often enjoyed as a quick snack.
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Malpua is a sweet pancake made from a batter of flour, milk, and sugar. It's deep-fried until golden brown and then soaked in sugar syrup. Malpua is a popular dessert street food in Patna, especially during festivals.
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Jhal Muri is a Bengali street food that has also found its way to Patna. It's a spicy puffed rice snack mixed with peanuts, chopped vegetables, and a tangy tamarind sauce.
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