Jitiya Vrat 2023: 8 Traditional Foods From Bihari Cuisine
By Shreya Goswami
October 5, 2023
Observed by mothers for the wellbeing of their children across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, Jitiya Vrat 2023 is celebrated with some traditional ingredients and dishes. Take a look.
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Madua
Madua, also known as ragi or finger millet, is used to make rotis, laddoos, halwa and puris during the Jititya Vrat.
Noni Saag
Also known as wild purslane, this green leafy vegetable is used to make a simple no onion-no garlic saag on Jitiya.
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Kusi Kerao
These local dried green peas are soaked overnight to cook dal and dry curries for Jitiya festival in Bihar.
Poro Saag
Also known as Malabar spinach, this saag is mixed with kusi kerao to make a delicious dry dish for Jitiya.
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Satputiya
A small gourd similar to snake gourd, satputiya is used to make a simple curry to be savoured during Jitiya.
Pirukiya
This Bihari version of gujiya is made with a wheat flour shell, coconut-jaggery stuffing and deep-fried to perfection.
Thekua
These traditional wheat flour cookies from Bihar are prepared on all festive occasions, including Chhath and Jitiya.
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Pakoda
A variety of deep-fried pakodas made with seasonal vegetables like cauliflowers are also prepared for Jitiya.
