Litti Chokha To Malpua:  5 Authentic Bhojpuri Dishes To Try

By Bornika Das

September 8, 2023

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India is a land of diverse cultures and cuisines, each with its own unique flavours and culinary traditions. One such culinary treasure is the Bhojpuri cuisine, which hails from the region of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Northern India. The Bhojpuri cuisine is a delightful fusion of flavours, influenced by the rich agricultural practices and cultural heritage of the region. Let’s explore the best Bhojpuri dishes of all time.

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Litti Chokha 

Litti Chokha is the crown jewel of Bhojpuri cuisine. It consists of roasted wheat balls stuffed with a spiced mixture of sattu (roasted gram flour), along with herbs and spices. 

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Sattu Paratha 

Sattu Paratha is another popular dish from the Bhojpuri culinary repertoire. It is a stuffed paratha made with a filling of sattu, which is roasted gram flour mixed with spices, onions, and herbs. 

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Peda

It is made by simmering milk for hours until it thickens, and then adding sugar and cardamom powder to enhance the flavour. The mixture is then shaped into small, bite-sized pieces and garnished with pistachios or almonds. 

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Ghugni 

Ghugni is a popular street food snack in the Bhojpuri region. It is made by boiling white or yellow peas and then sautéing them with a blend of spices, onions, and tomatoes. 

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Malpua 

Bhojpuri cuisine is incomplete without Malpua. It is a sweet pancake made with a batter of mashed ripe bananas, flour, and milk.

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