Top 10 Jharkhandi Dishes That One Must Try!

By Risha Ganguly

Jharkhand is very underrated when it comes to food. Most people club it with Bihar, but in reality, there is too much diversity in Jharkhandi cuisine. Let us look at top 10 dishes you must try.

Pitha

This dish is extremely popular in Jharkhand and it is made with both sweet and savoury filling.

Chilka Roti

A Jharkhandi speciality, chilka roti is made with rice flour. It is eaten with chane ki sabji.

Rugra

Also called vegetarian mutton, rugra is a special type of mushroom that grows in Jharkhand.

Dhuska

The most famous brealfast dish from Jharkhand, dhuska tastes great with aloo chane ki sabji or mutton curry.

Handiya

This alcohol is made with rice and is considered to be a festive drink in Jharkhand.

Thekua

As popular in Jharkhand as it is in Bihar, thekua is prepared on festivals and special occasions..

Tilkut

Especially eaten during Makar Sankranti, tilkut is made with jaggery and sesame seeds.

Munga Saag

We can eat all parts of moringa and munga saag is basically stir fried leaves of the plant.

Bamboo Shoot

Made into several dishes, bamboo shoot is widely used in the authentic cuisine of Jharkhand.

Sattu Paratha

A popular breakfast dish, sattu ka paratha is best paired with dahi and achaar.