Bihar is not just the root of civilization, it is also the land of sacred soil that produced the first crop ever. Perhaps that is why it is the hub of the authentic food of Bihar. It is an agriculturally rich state where you will find a variety of great and most famous dishes. So, without any delay, let’s check out the list of authentic and famous delicacies of Bihar that you should never miss.
1. Litti Chokha
Litti Chokha is a famous food of Bihar that needs no introduction. Even though it is a dish of Bihar, it is widely known throughout the country. It is a softball that is filled with delicious Sattu filling and is baked in the oven. The dish becomes more appealing when it is served hot after being dipped in the ghee. Usually, it is eaten with Chokha that is made with boiled and mashed potatoes, brinjal, tomatoes, with a lot of spices.
2. Naivedyam
We all know that Naivedyam is quite famous in Tirupati Balaji Temple of Andhra Pradesh. But, it is equally famous in Hanuman Mandir near Patna Railway Station. At both places, it is offered as Prasad to the devotees. This delicious Bihari sweet dish is made with Besan and a lot of dry fruits and ghee. It is one of the famous food in Bihar.
3. Chandrakala/ Pedakiya
Chandrakala/ Pedakiya is nothing but is famously known as Gujia in other states of India. This sweet dish is stuffed with sweetened khoya, coconut, cardamom powder, and dry fruits. After deep frying the Chandrakala, it is dipped in the sugar syrup to make it taste like heaven.
4. Chana Ghugni
Chana Ghugni is a tangy and tasty dish that you can have in every house of Bihar. Besides being so tasty, it is healthy too. The main ingredient of this dish is boiled chickpeas. It is then sauteed with onion, tomatoes, and green chilies in a little bit of oil. You can make it even more delicious by adding coriander leaves in it.
5. Khaja
It is yet another tasty, crispy, and sweet delicacy of Bihar that is prepared on every special occasion of Bihar. This sweet dish is waffery in texture and yet melts in the mouth. This Bihari food comes with a lot of layers and is dipped in sugar syrup. The main ingredient of this dish is wheat flour, sugar, and Mawa.
6. Mutton Kebabs And Reshmi Kebabs
Not just vegetarian dishes, Bihar is equally famous for its non-vegetarian dishes. And, two of the famous food in Bihar is Mutton Kebabs and Reshmi Kebabs. The main ingredient of these dishes is nothing but mutton which is packed with favors.
7. Kesar Peda
Even though Kesar Peda from Devghar is quite famous that comes in Jharkhand, it is quite a popular dish in Bihar as well. It is a sweet delicacy made with wheat flour, sugar, dry fruits, and of course, saffron. From offering diety to having it on different occasions, Kesar Peda is very famous among the people of Bihar.
8. Laung-Latika
Laung-Latika is a well-known Bihari food that is prepared during festivals. The pungent taste of the clove along with sweet stuffing dipped in sugar syrup will surely make you feel like heaven. This delicacy is perfect for cold winters when it is served hot.
9. Dal Peetha
You can call Dal Peetha, the Bihari momos, or dumplings. This famous food of Bihar is covered with rice flour and stuffed with lentil paste. The stuffing is packed with flavors and after that, the dish is steamed. This hot, healthy, and delicious dish is served with pickles.
10. Khajuria/Thekua
Khajuria/Thekua is a famous sweet dish of Bihar that is commonly famous for its preparation in Chhath Puja. To prepare this dish, the mixture of wheat flour and jaggery is kneaded into a dough and then, deep-fried until golden brown. The best part of this dish is that you can store it for weeks and have it whenever you want.
11. Malpua
Malpua is another famous sweet delicacy of Bihar that will surely leave your mouth watered. It is prepared with a mixture of flour, milk, mashed bananas, and sugar. These are then deep-fried and soaked into the sugar syrup. Having it with Rabri is the cherry on the cake.
12. Kadhi Badi
This is yet another delicious food of Bihar that people can enjoy with either rice or chapattis. We all know the usual Kadhi that is prepared with Besan and curd. However, the main ingredient of this dish is Badi that is made from Besan as well. This dish will surely leave you wanting more.
13. Rasia
Rasia is a special type of Kheer that is specially prepared in the Chhath Puja. If you don’t know, Chhath puja is a very famous and auspicious festival that is celebrated in Bihar. This sweet delicacy is famous for its festive touch.
14. Pantua/Kala Jamun
Have you ever heard of the sweet dish, Kala Jamun? Well, Pantua is a different form of Kala Jamun. It is a deep-fried sweet dish that is dipped in sugar syrup to make it extra sweet. The delicious dish of Pantua is made from Mawa, sugar, and milk.
15. Khurma And Laktho
Khurma and Laktho is yet another sweet snack of Biharis that can be found in every house of Bihar. These dishes are deep-fried in oil and dipped in sugar syrup. While Khurma is made from flour and sugar, Laktho is made from rice flour and thick jaggery syrup.
16. Balushahi
If you have a sweet tooth, then no other place is better than Bihar. Balushahi is a sweet dish of Bihar that is filled with mildly sweetened khoya and spices. After that, the flour bowl is then closed and deep-fried until they get a nice light brown in color.
17. Parwal ki Mithai
Parwal ki Mithai is reverberant of the food of Bihar. To prepare this dish, an old vegetable is turned into the sweet delicacy of Bihar. After scooping out the pulp of the vegetable, it is boiled and dipped in sugar syrup. Then, it is filled with sweet khoya preparation.
18. Gur Anarsa
Gur Anarsa is made of rice flour and jaggery and then, it is coated in sesame seeds. After that, it is fried until it is light brown in color. It is sweet heaven that you would love to take a bite of.
19. Laai
Laai is a famous sweet delicacy of Bihar that is usually made in winters. It is of two types, one is made with sugar and another one is made with jaggery. Laai is comfort food for all the Biharis that is made from either puffed rice, beaten rice, or Ram dana.
20. Tilkut
For all the people who like sugar rush once in a while, Tilkut is the perfect munching snack for them. Tilkut is made up of sesame seeds and jaggery. Perhaps that is why it is specially prepared in winters in Bihar to keep the people warm.
