These 10 Sweets From Bihar Are A Must Try

By Nikita Toppo

Looking for a desi sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth? Here are top ten sweets from Bihar that is worth trying.

Thekua

Made with jaggery, ghee and wheat flour, thekua is specially made during the festival of Chhath Puja.

Khaja

Khaja is a deep-fried pastry that is made with wheat flour soaked in sugar syrup.

Parwal Ki Mithai

This unique sweet is made with pointed gourd, mawa, nuts and cardamom powder.

Tilkut

Made with sesame seeds and jaggery, tilkut is specially eaten during the festival of Makar Sankranti.

Makhana Kheer

Makhana kheer is an easy to make dessert that is made with fox nuts and milk. This creamy pudding is perfect for all kinds of occasion.

Anarsa

This deep-fried sweet cum snack is made with jaggery, rice, poppy seeds and is specially prepared during festivals like Diwali.

Khurma

Coated with sugar, this fried sweet is traditionally prepared during Holi and Diwali.

Laai

Made with ramdana seeds, khoya and jaggery, this Bihari sweet is known for its nutritional benefits.

Balushahi

Also known as badusha, this desi donut is a deep-fried sweet treat that is soaked in sugar syrup.

Peda

Peda is a semi-soft sweet that is made with khoya and sugar along with the flavouring of cardamom seeds, saffron and pistachio.