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Johar Jharkhand 

By Risha Ganguly

Try These Dishes From The State

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When it comes to exploring regional cuisines, Jharkhand is always sidelined. But there are many gems of Jharkhandi cuisine that you must try. Click to know some of those.

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Handiya

This alcoholic drink made with rice is one of the most popular beverages in Jharkhand. It is sold by tribal women on the streets.

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Litti-Chokha

Litti is as famous in Jharkhand as it is in Bihar. It is best enjoyed with chillies, aloo-baingan chokha and ghee.

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Dhuska

This deep-fried breakfast dish is either enjoyed with kala chana or with delicious mutton curry.

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Rugda

Called the vegetarian mutton of Jharkhand, rugda is a different variety of mushroom found in Jharkhand only.

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Anarsa

A dessert that is equally popular in Maharashtra, anarsa is made in Jharkhand on festive occasions like chhath.

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