Bihari cuisine

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Bihari cuisine is a style of food preparation originating from the Indian state of Bihar. It is predominantly vegetarian due to the Hindu religious beliefs, however, a sizeable minority of the population also consumes meat.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Bihari cuisine includes Bhojpuri cuisine, Maithil cuisine and Magahi cuisine. It is highly seasonal, with watery foods such as watermelon and cucumber being consumed in the summer months, and dry foods, pulses and grains, in the winter months.

Traditional dishes[edit | edit source]

Some of the traditional dishes of Bihari cuisine include Sattu Paratha, which is stuffed with fried chickpea flour, Chokha, a spicy preparation of mashed potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants, Litti Chokha, a baked salted wheat-flour cake filled with sattu and some special spices and Pittha, which is a type of cake or dumpling.

Beverages[edit | edit source]

Traditional beverages in Bihari cuisine include Sattu, consumed in both sweet and salty forms, and Lassi, a sweet or salty drink made with yogurt.

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