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href="/wiki/Punjabi_cuisine" title="Punjabi cuisine">Punjabi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rajasthani_cuisine" title="Rajasthani cuisine">Rajasthani</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Uttar_Pradesh" class="mw-redirect" title="Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh">Uttar Pradeshi</a></li></ul> <dl><dt><a href="/wiki/South_Indian_cuisine" title="South Indian cuisine">South India</a></dt></dl> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Chettinad_cuisine" title="Chettinad cuisine">Chettinad</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Hyderabadi_cuisine" title="Hyderabadi cuisine">Hyderabadi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Karnataka" class="mw-redirect" title="Cuisine of Karnataka">Karnataka</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Kerala" class="mw-redirect" title="Cuisine of Kerala">Kerala</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mangalorean_cuisine" title="Mangalorean cuisine">Mangalorean</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mangalorean_Catholic_cuisine" title="Mangalorean Catholic cuisine">Mangalorean Catholic</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Saraswat_cuisine" title="Saraswat cuisine">Saraswat</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tamil_cuisine" title="Tamil cuisine">Tamil</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Telangana_cuisine" title="Telangana cuisine">Telangana</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Telugu_cuisine" class="mw-redirect" title="Telugu cuisine">Telugu</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Udupi_cuisine" title="Udupi cuisine">Udupi</a></li></ul> <dl><dt>East India</dt></dl> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Bengali_cuisine" title="Bengali cuisine">Bengali</a></li> <li><a class="mw-selflink selflink">Bhojpuri</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bihari_cuisine" title="Bihari cuisine">Bihari</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Jharkhand" class="mw-redirect" title="Cuisine of Jharkhand">Jharkhandi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Odisha" title="Cuisine of Odisha">Odia</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Maithil_cuisine" title="Maithil cuisine">Maithil</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Angika_cuisine" class="mw-redirect" title="Angika cuisine">Angika</a></li></ul> <dl><dt>West India</dt></dl> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Goan_cuisine" title="Goan cuisine">Goan</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Gujarati_cuisine" title="Gujarati cuisine">Gujarati</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Malvani_cuisine" title="Malvani cuisine">Malvani & Konkani</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Maharashtrian_cuisine" title="Maharashtrian cuisine">Marathi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Parsi_cuisine" title="Parsi cuisine">Parsi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sindhi_cuisine" title="Sindhi cuisine">Sindhi</a></li></ul> <dl><dt>Northeast India</dt></dl> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Arunachalese_cuisine" class="mw-redirect" title="Arunachalese cuisine">Arunachalese</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Assamese_cuisine" title="Assamese cuisine">Assamese</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Meghalayan_cuisine" title="Meghalayan cuisine">Meghalayan</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Manipuri_cuisine" title="Manipuri cuisine">Manipuri</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mizo_cuisine" title="Mizo cuisine">Mizoram</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Naga_cuisine" title="Naga cuisine">Naga</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sikkimese_cuisine" title="Sikkimese cuisine">Sikkimese</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tripuri_cuisine" title="Tripuri cuisine">Tripuri</a></li></ul> <dl><dt>Other</dt></dl> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Anglo-Indian_cuisine" title="Anglo-Indian cuisine">Anglo-Indian</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_fast_food" title="Indian fast food">Fast food</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_Chinese_cuisine" title="Indian Chinese cuisine">Indian Chinese</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_Indonesian_cuisine" title="Indian Indonesian cuisine">Indian Indonesian</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_Singaporean_cuisine" title="Indian Singaporean cuisine">Indian Singaporean</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jain_vegetarianism" title="Jain vegetarianism">Jain (Satvika)</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Malaysian_Indian_cuisine" title="Malaysian Indian cuisine">Malaysian Indian</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Nepal" class="mw-redirect" title="Cuisine of Nepal">Nepali</a></li></ul></div></div></td> </tr><tr><td class="sidebar-content"> <div class="sidebar-list mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="sidebar-list-title" style="color: var(--color-base)">Ingredients, types of food</div><div class="sidebar-list-content mw-collapsible-content"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_dishes" title="List of Indian dishes">Main dishes</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_soups_and_stews" title="List of Indian soups and stews">Soups and stews</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_sweets_and_desserts" title="List of Indian sweets and desserts">Desserts</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indian_bread" title="Indian bread">Bread</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_drinks" title="List of Indian drinks">Drinks</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_snack_foods" class="mw-redirect" title="List of Indian snack foods">Snack foods</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_spices" title="List of Indian spices">Spices</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/List_of_Indian_condiments" title="List of Indian condiments">Condiments</a></li></ul> </div></div></td> </tr><tr><td class="sidebar-content"> <div class="sidebar-list mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="sidebar-list-title" style="color: var(--color-base)">Preparation, cooking</div><div class="sidebar-list-content mw-collapsible-content"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Handi" title="Handi">Handi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Karahi" title="Karahi">Karahi</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tava" title="Tava">Tava</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tandoor" title="Tandoor">Tandoor</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Uruli" title="Uruli">Uruli</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Category:Indian_food_preparation_utensils" title="Category:Indian food preparation utensils">Other</a></li></ul> </div></div></td> </tr><tr><td class="sidebar-content"> <div class="sidebar-list mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="sidebar-list-title" style="color: var(--color-base)">See also</div><div class="sidebar-list-content mw-collapsible-content"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/History_of_Indian_cuisine" title="History of Indian cuisine">History</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Etiquette_of_Indian_dining" class="mw-redirect" title="Etiquette of Indian dining">Etiquette</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Category:Indian_chefs" title="Category:Indian chefs">Indian chefs</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Cuisine_of_India" class="extiw" title="wikibooks:Cookbook:Cuisine of India">Cookbook: Cuisine of India</a></li></ul> </div></div></td> </tr><tr><td class="sidebar-content"> <div class="sidebar-list mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="sidebar-list-title" style="color: var(--color-base)">Related cuisines</div><div class="sidebar-list-content mw-collapsible-content"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Nepalese_cuisine" title="Nepalese cuisine">Nepalese cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sri_Lankan_cuisine" title="Sri Lankan cuisine">Sri Lankan cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bangladeshi_cuisine" title="Bangladeshi cuisine">Bangladeshi cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Pakistani_cuisine" title="Pakistani cuisine">Pakistani cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bhutanese_cuisine" title="Bhutanese cuisine">Bhutanese cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tibetan_cuisine" title="Tibetan cuisine">Tibetan cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Afghani_cuisine" class="mw-redirect" title="Afghani cuisine">Afghani cuisine</a></li></ul> </div></div></td> </tr><tr><td class="sidebar-below"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><span class="mw-image-border noviewer" typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="flag" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/16px-Flag_of_India.svg.png" decoding="async" width="16" height="11" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/24px-Flag_of_India.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/41/Flag_of_India.svg/32px-Flag_of_India.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span></span> </span><a href="/wiki/Portal:India" title="Portal:India">India portal</a></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><span class="noviewer" typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Foodlogo2.svg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="icon" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Foodlogo2.svg/16px-Foodlogo2.svg.png" decoding="async" width="16" height="12" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Foodlogo2.svg/24px-Foodlogo2.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Foodlogo2.svg/32px-Foodlogo2.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="146" data-file-height="106" /></a></span> </span><a href="/wiki/Portal:Food" title="Portal:Food">Food portal</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="sidebar-navbar"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239400231">.mw-parser-output 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abbr{color:var(--color-base)!important}}@media print{.mw-parser-output .navbar{display:none!important}}</style><div class="navbar plainlinks hlist navbar-mini"><ul><li class="nv-view"><a href="/wiki/Template:Indian_cuisine" title="Template:Indian cuisine"><abbr title="View this template">v</abbr></a></li><li class="nv-talk"><a href="/wiki/Template_talk:Indian_cuisine" title="Template talk:Indian cuisine"><abbr title="Discuss this template">t</abbr></a></li><li class="nv-edit"><a href="/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Indian_cuisine" title="Special:EditPage/Template:Indian cuisine"><abbr title="Edit this template">e</abbr></a></li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Bhojpuri cuisine</b> is a style of food preparation common among the <a href="/wiki/Bhojpuri_people" title="Bhojpuri people">Bhojpuri people</a> of <a href="/wiki/Bihar" title="Bihar">Bihar</a>, <a href="/wiki/Jharkhand" title="Jharkhand">Jharkhand</a> and <a href="/wiki/Eastern_Uttar_Pradesh" class="mw-redirect" title="Eastern Uttar Pradesh">eastern Uttar Pradesh</a> in India, and also the <a href="/wiki/Terai" title="Terai">Terai</a> region of Nepal. Bhojpuri foods are mostly mild and tend to be less hot in terms of spices used. The cuisine consists of both vegetable and meat dishes.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Breads">Breads</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Breads"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Various kinds of breads are consumed in Bhojpuri cuisine. <i><a href="/wiki/Roti" title="Roti">Roti</a></i> or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Chapati" title="Chapati">chapati</a></i></span> is prepared almost every day and eaten in all three meals. <a href="/wiki/Millet" title="Millet">Millet</a> breads are also cooked occasionally, depending upon the season. </p><p><a href="/wiki/Paratha" title="Paratha">Paraothhas</a> are prepared for breakfast. <i>Paraothhas</i> are usually stuffed with vegetables, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Chhena" title="Chhena">chhena</a></i></span>, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Dal" title="Dal">dal</a></i></span>, or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Sattu" title="Sattu">sattu</a></i></span>. Sometimes, layered paranthas with spices like <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Ajwain" title="Ajwain">ajwain</a></i></span> are also prepared. </p><p>Occasionally, deep-fried breads like <a href="/wiki/Puri_(food)" title="Puri (food)"><i>puri</i></a>, dalpuri (also called dalahipuri), lichui, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">suhari</i></span>, and <i><a href="/wiki/Kachori" title="Kachori">kachauri</a></i> are also prepared. <a href="/wiki/Malpua" title="Malpua"><i>Puas</i></a> (sweet pancakes) are also commonly cooked in <a href="/wiki/Monsoon" title="Monsoon">monsoon</a> season or on religious occasions. </p><p>Special breads exclusive to the region include: </p> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Makuni</i></span> / <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">berhai</i></span> – puffed wheat bread which is stuffed with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">sattu</i></span> and spices and then fried</li> <li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Litti_(cuisine)" class="mw-redirect" title="Litti (cuisine)">Litti</a></i></span> – a hard, unleavened wheat bread which is eaten along with <a href="/wiki/Baingan_bharta" title="Baingan bharta"><i>chokha</i></a>. Comes in many different kinds. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Phutehri</i></span> is a kind of <i>litti</i> which is stuffed with sattu and spices.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Gojha</i></span> / <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">pangojha</i></span> / <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bhakosa</i></span> – dal-stuffed bread which is either steamed or fried. The dough can be made using wheat flour or rice flour or semolina.</li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Duhathi</i></span> / <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">panhathi</i></span> – a soft, thin and double-layered roti</li> <li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Chautha</i></span> – a thin batter spread over a skillet or <a href="/wiki/Tava" title="Tava">tava</a> like a <a href="/wiki/Dosa_(food)" title="Dosa (food)"><i>dosa</i></a> or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">cheela</i></span></li> <li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Dahirvari</i></span> – these are fermented sweet fritters, usually made in bulk to be given to married daughters.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Flour is mixed with <a href="/wiki/Jaggery" title="Jaggery">jaggery</a> and water, then left to ferment. After fermentation, the batter is beaten and balls of it are fried in <a href="/wiki/Ghee" title="Ghee">ghee</a>.</li> <li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Mahuari</i></span> – <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">mahua</i></span>-flavoured bread</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Dhooska" title="Dhooska">Dhuska</a></i> – made by frying a batter of rice and lentil flour and served with <i>aloo ghugni</i> / <i>chhole</i> and eaten for breakfast<sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Thekua" title="Thekua">Thekua</a></i></span> – considered a dessert or a biscuit-like snack, usually prepared during <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Chhath_Puja" class="mw-redirect" title="Chhath Puja">Chhath Puja</a></i></span><sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <p>On special occasions, breads like <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">tandoori roti</i></span>, stuffed <i><a href="/wiki/Naan" title="Naan">naan</a></i>, and <i><a href="/wiki/Rumali_roti" class="mw-redirect" title="Rumali roti">rumali roti</a></i> are also prepared. </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1248256098">@media all and (max-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery{width:100%!important}}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery{display:table}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery-default{background:transparent;margin-top:4px}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery-center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery-left{float:left}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery-right{float:right}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery-none{float:none}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery-collapsible{width:100%}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .title,.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .main,.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .footer{display:table-row}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .title>div{display:table-cell;padding:0 4px 4px;text-align:center;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .main>div{display:table-cell}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .gallery{line-height:1.35em}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .footer>div{display:table-cell;padding:4px;text-align:right;font-size:85%;line-height:1em}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .title>div *,.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .footer>div *{overflow:visible}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .gallerybox img{background:none!important}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .bordered-images .thumb img{border:solid var(--background-color-neutral,#eaecf0)1px}.mw-parser-output .mod-gallery .whitebg .thumb{background:var(--background-color-base,#fff)!important}</style><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; 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height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Thekua"><img alt="Thekua" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG/180px-Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG/270px-Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG/360px-Thekua_-_Chhath_Festival_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4316.JPG 2x" data-file-width="6016" data-file-height="4000" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Thekua</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Rice_dishes">Rice dishes</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Rice dishes"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Rice is one of the staple foods of the Bhojpur region. Plain-boiled rice is eaten almost every day with dal, bean gravies, and curries. </p><p>At ceremonies or on special occasions, <i><a href="/wiki/Polao" class="mw-redirect" title="Polao">Polao</a></i> is commonly prepared in the region, which is a aromatic rice dish cooked in oil or <a href="/wiki/Ghee" title="Ghee">ghee</a>. Polao, along with <a href="/wiki/Chicken_karahi" title="Chicken karahi"><i>Kadahi gos</i></a> (a traditional mutton curry dish prepared in <a href="/wiki/Kadahi" class="mw-redirect" title="Kadahi">kadahi</a>) or <a href="/wiki/Chicken_karahi" title="Chicken karahi"><i>Kadahi murg</i></a> (chicken curry), is a complete meal which is called <i>Polao gos</i>. </p><p>Other common rice dishes include: </p> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Noon jaauri</i></span> – rice cooked with salt and spices. Vegetables (green peas, carrot, cauliflower, tubers), <i>chhena</i>, and <i>dal badis</i> (lentil balls) are also added. Served with <i><a href="/wiki/Raita" title="Raita">raita</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Meethi jaauri</i></span> – rice cooked with <a href="/wiki/Jaggery" title="Jaggery">jaggery</a> or sugar, and dry fruit and <a href="/wiki/Saffron" title="Saffron">saffron</a> are added.</li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Dahi jaauri</i></span> – partially cooked rice is mixed with beaten curd or yoghurt. Spices are added to enhance the taste and flavour.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Doodh jauri</i></span> – rice is cooked in milk with ghee, dry fruits, sugar, and spices like cardamom. This dish resembles <i><a href="/wiki/Kheer" title="Kheer">kheer</a></i>, with a thinner consistency.</li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn"><a href="/wiki/Khichdi_(dish)" title="Khichdi (dish)">Khichdi</a></i></span> – often consumed as a convalescent food, but also prepared on <a href="/wiki/Makar_Sankranti" title="Makar Sankranti">Makar Sankranti</a> and in <a href="/wiki/Magha_(month)" title="Magha (month)">Magh</a> month. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Khichdi</i></span> is mostly consumed with pickle, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">chutney</i></span>, <i><a href="/wiki/Papadam" title="Papadam">papadam</a></i>, and yoghurt. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Khatua</i></span> is a variant of <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">khichdi</i></span> flavoured with lemon juice.</li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Noon jauri is a rice dish from Bhojpuri cuisine"><img alt="Noon jauri is a rice dish from Bhojpuri cuisine" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg/180px-Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg/270px-Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg/360px-Veg_Pulao_with_onion_Raitha_02.jpg 2x" data-file-width="5184" data-file-height="3456" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Noon jauri</i> is a rice dish from Bhojpuri cuisine</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Meethi jaauri"><img alt="Meethi jaauri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg/160px-Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg" decoding="async" width="160" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg/240px-Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg/320px-Saffron_Rice_Or_Basmati_Rice_Kesari_Bath_-_higher_resolution.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3007" data-file-height="2820" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Meethi jaauri</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Curd_Rice.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Dahi jauri (curd rice)"><img alt="Dahi jauri (curd rice)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Curd_Rice.jpg/180px-Curd_Rice.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="136" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Curd_Rice.jpg/270px-Curd_Rice.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Curd_Rice.jpg/360px-Curd_Rice.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3309" data-file-height="2507" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Dahi jauri</i> (curd rice)</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Khichdi"><img alt="Khichdi" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg/180px-Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg/270px-Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg/360px-Lakshmi_Puja_bhog_01.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3888" data-file-height="2592" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Khichdi</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Lentils_and_pulses">Lentils and pulses</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Lentils and pulses"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Dal" title="Dal">Dal</a></i> – lentils are mostly cooked into soups and consumed with rice and rotis. Various kinds of lentils are used in Bhojpuri cuisine, like <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">arhar</i></span> (pigeon pea), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">chana</i></span> (split chickpea), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">moong</i></span> (mung bean), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">matar</i></span> (yellow peas), and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">urad dal</i></span> (vigna mungo). However, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">arhar dal</i></span> is most commonly cooked. It is often flavoured with dry mango, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">panchphorn</i></span>, and <a href="/wiki/Jaggery" title="Jaggery">jaggery</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Dal pitthi / pithori</i> – small wheat dumplings are made and cooked along with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">dal</i></span>, giving it a thicker consistency. <i>Dal pitthi</i> is a combo in itself, like <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">dal roti</i></span> or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">dal bhaat</i></span>.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Advari</i></span> – prepared from fermented <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">urad dal</i></span>. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Urad dal</i></span> is soaked in water and left to ferment, after which it is husked and ground into a paste. Salt, spices, and pulp of <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">matua</i></span> (<span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">petha</i></span>) are added. Small dumplings are made out of the batter and dried in the sun before frying in hot oil. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Advaris</i></span> are added in vegetable preparations or rice dishes.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Phulvara (<a href="/wiki/Pholourie" title="Pholourie">pholourie</a>)</i> – fritters made using <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">urad</i></span> flour powder. Known as <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">dhuaans</i></span> locally. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Dhuaans</i></span> batter is prepared with spices like black pepper and <a href="/wiki/Asafoetida" title="Asafoetida">asafoetida</a>. Small dumplings from batter are fried in hot oil. A hole is made in their centre using a wooden stick. It is served with <a href="/wiki/Chutney" title="Chutney">chutney</a> or dipped in yoghurt.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Dal_Tadka_01_(36779549481).jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Dal is staple food in Bhojpuri cuisine"><img alt="Dal is staple food in Bhojpuri cuisine" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Dal_Tadka_01_%2836779549481%29.jpg/180px-Dal_Tadka_01_%2836779549481%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Dal_Tadka_01_%2836779549481%29.jpg/270px-Dal_Tadka_01_%2836779549481%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Dal_Tadka_01_%2836779549481%29.jpg/360px-Dal_Tadka_01_%2836779549481%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4912" data-file-height="3264" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Dal</i> is staple food in Bhojpuri cuisine</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Dal_pitthi_4.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Bhojpuri dal pitthi / pithori"><img alt="Bhojpuri dal pitthi / pithori" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Dal_pitthi_4.jpg/180px-Dal_pitthi_4.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Dal_pitthi_4.jpg/270px-Dal_pitthi_4.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Dal_pitthi_4.jpg/360px-Dal_pitthi_4.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="960" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Bhojpuri <i>dal pitthi</i> / <i>pithori</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Medu_Vadas.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Phulvara"><img alt="Phulvara" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Medu_Vadas.JPG/180px-Medu_Vadas.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Medu_Vadas.JPG/270px-Medu_Vadas.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Medu_Vadas.JPG/360px-Medu_Vadas.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4896" data-file-height="3672" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Phulvara</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Peas_and_beans">Peas and beans</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Peas and beans"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Ghugni.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Ghugni.jpg/220px-Ghugni.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Ghugni.jpg/330px-Ghugni.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Ghugni.jpg/440px-Ghugni.jpg 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="533" /></a><figcaption><i>Ghughni</i></figcaption></figure> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Ghugni" title="Ghugni">Ghughni</a></i> – a curry made of soaked and boiled peas or chickpeas. Variations of the dish use different types of peas or chickpeas, such as black gram, green peas, or white peas.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Nimona</i></span> – a spicy curry made by mincing peas or beans and sometimes even vegetables. <i>Matar ka nimona</i> is the most common variant. <i>Nimonas</i> are also made with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">kala channa</i></span> and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">gobhi</i></span>. It is a popular winter dish.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Vegetable_preparations">Vegetable preparations</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Vegetable preparations"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Preparation_methods">Preparation methods</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Preparation methods"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Bhujiya</i></span> (stir-fried vegetables) – chopped vegetables stir-fried in vegetable oil with spices and condiments.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Rasiya / rassewali bhaaji or jhol</i> (vegetables with gravy or soup) – vegetables cooked with soup or gravy. For example, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">aloo rassewale</i></span> or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">aloo jhol</i></span>. Sometimes peas or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">chhena</i></span> pieces are added to make <i>aloo matar jhol</i> or <i>aloo chhena jhol</i>.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Bhariya / kalauji</i> (stuffed vegetables) – vegetables like <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">karela</i></span> (<a href="/wiki/Bitter_gourd" class="mw-redirect" title="Bitter gourd">bitter gourd</a>), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">baingan</i></span> (<a href="/wiki/Aubergine" class="mw-redirect" title="Aubergine">aubergine</a>), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">parwal</i></span>, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bhindi</i></span> (okra), or <a href="/wiki/Capsicum" title="Capsicum">capsicum</a> are stuffed with a special spice-mix and then cooked.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Chokha</i></span> (mashed vegetables) – vegetables like aubergines, tomatoes, and tubers are charred or barbecued and then mashed. They are then cooked with spices.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Different variations of chokha include <a href="/wiki/Baingan_bharta" title="Baingan bharta"><i>baingan chokha</i></a>, <a href="/wiki/Alu_Bharta" class="mw-redirect" title="Alu Bharta"><i>aloo chokha</i></a> and <i>tamatar chokha</i>.<i><sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Aloo chokha</i> is stuffed in flatbreads like <i>paranthas</i> to make <a href="/wiki/Aloo_paratha" title="Aloo paratha"><i>aloo paranthas</i></a>.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:AAloo_Sabji.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Alooi ke bhujiya"><img alt="Alooi ke bhujiya" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/AAloo_Sabji.jpg/180px-AAloo_Sabji.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/AAloo_Sabji.jpg/270px-AAloo_Sabji.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/AAloo_Sabji.jpg/360px-AAloo_Sabji.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3264" data-file-height="2448" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Alooi ke bhujiya</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Aloo_Matar.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Alooi motar jhor"><img alt="Alooi motar jhor" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Aloo_Matar.JPG/180px-Aloo_Matar.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Aloo_Matar.JPG/270px-Aloo_Matar.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Aloo_Matar.JPG/360px-Aloo_Matar.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4608" data-file-height="3456" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Alooi motar jhor</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_(Bhindi).JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Bhindi ke Kalauji"><img alt="Bhindi ke Kalauji" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_%28Bhindi%29.JPG/180px-Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_%28Bhindi%29.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="134" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_%28Bhindi%29.JPG/270px-Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_%28Bhindi%29.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_%28Bhindi%29.JPG/360px-Stuffed_Ladies_Finger_%28Bhindi%29.JPG 2x" data-file-width="2004" data-file-height="1496" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Bhindi ke Kalauji</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Bhaanta ke chokha"><img alt="Bhaanta ke chokha" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG/180px-Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="123" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG/270px-Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG/360px-Baingan_Ka_Bharta.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4608" data-file-height="3152" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Bhaanta ke chokha</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Common_vegetable_dishes">Common vegetable dishes</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Common vegetable dishes"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Pumpkin_Curry_(Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi).JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Pumpkin_Curry_%28Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi%29.JPG/220px-Pumpkin_Curry_%28Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi%29.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Pumpkin_Curry_%28Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi%29.JPG/330px-Pumpkin_Curry_%28Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi%29.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Pumpkin_Curry_%28Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi%29.JPG/440px-Pumpkin_Curry_%28Kaddu_Ki_Sabzi%29.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4896" data-file-height="3672" /></a><figcaption><i>Panchphodan kohda</i> is a special Bhojpuri preparation</figcaption></figure> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Panchphodan kohda</i></span> – a local variety of pumpkin called <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">kohda</i></span> (from <a href="/wiki/Sanskrit" title="Sanskrit">Sanskrit</a>: Kushmanda) is cooked using aromatic spice blend called <a href="/wiki/Panch_phoron" title="Panch phoron"><i>panch phodan</i></a>. This dish is specially prepared for the festival <a href="/wiki/Chhath_Puja" class="mw-redirect" title="Chhath Puja">Chhath Puja</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><i>Baigan adauri (baigan badi)</i> – aubergines are cooked in mustard oil with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, greens, spices, and Bhojpuri <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">adauris</i></span>, a special kind of <i>urad dal badis</i>. It is served with <i>rotis</i>, <i>makuni</i>, or <i>paranthas</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Nenua chana</i></span> – sponge gourd variety called <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">nenua</i></span> is cooked with chickpeas. This dish is a balanced meal and consumed as a light meal for lunch or dinner.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Leafy_vegetable_preparations">Leafy vegetable preparations</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Leafy vegetable preparations"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Saag</i></span> – refers to leafy green vegetable preparations. Leaves of various plants are used for preparing <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">saag</i></span> include <i>chaana, bathua, methi, palak, sarson, matar, karmi,</i> and <i>noni</i>. <i>Chaana ke saag</i> is most commonly prepared. It is often mixed with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bathua</i></span> leaves to enhance the flavour. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Chavrai saag</i></span> mixed with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">palak</i></span> is seasoned with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">panch phoran</i></span>. It is often prepared in marriages. <i>Karmi ke saag</i> is prepared on <a href="/wiki/Rishi_Panchami" title="Rishi Panchami">Rishi Panchmi</a> festival. Sometimes, tubers (potatoes) and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">chhena</i></span> (cottage cheese) are also added to <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">saag</i></span>.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Girvanchh / rikvanchh</i> – leaves of <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">arua</i></span> are coated with a batter of <a href="/wiki/Gram_flour" title="Gram flour">gram flour</a> and spices. Coated leaves are then folded and deep-fried in hot oil like fritters. They are commonly consumed in monsoon season in the months of <a href="/wiki/Shraavana" class="mw-redirect" title="Shraavana">Shraavan</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><i>Sakauda / saheena</i> – <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">sakaudas</i></span> are spherical fritters prepared from leafy vegetables like spinach. These fritters can be eaten as it is or can be turned into <i><a href="/wiki/Chaat" title="Chaat">chaat</a></i> or <a href="/wiki/Curry" title="Curry">curry</a>. <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Sakauda chaat</i></span> is a popular street food of <a href="/wiki/Prayagraj" title="Prayagraj">Prayagraj</a> city in the Bhojpur region. In Bhojpuri households, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">sakauda kadhi</i></span> is commonly prepared.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Litti,_dal,_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Bhabhari, dal, and choka with saag"><img alt="Bhabhari, dal, and choka with saag" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Litti%2C_dal%2C_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg/180px-Litti%2C_dal%2C_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="101" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Litti%2C_dal%2C_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg/270px-Litti%2C_dal%2C_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Litti%2C_dal%2C_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg/360px-Litti%2C_dal%2C_baigan_choka_and_saag.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1632" data-file-height="918" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Bhabhari, </i>dal<i>, and </i>choka<i> with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">saag</i></span></i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Girvanchh / rikvanchh"><img alt="Girvanchh / rikvanchh" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg/180px-Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg/270px-Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg/360px-Arbi-colocasia-pakoda-fritters.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1200" data-file-height="800" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Girvanchh</i> / <i>rikvanchh</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Sakauda (also known as saheena)"><img alt="Sakauda (also known as saheena)" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg/115px-FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg" decoding="async" width="115" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg/173px-FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg/231px-FOOD_Saheena_1.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2393" data-file-height="3109" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Sakauda</i> (also known as <i>saheena)</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Yoghurt-based_dishes">Yoghurt-based dishes</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Yoghurt-based dishes"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Kadhi_bari" title="Kadhi bari">Kadhi badi</a></i> – a yoghurt-based curry cooked with gram flour. Fritters called <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">badi</i></span> are added to it. It is eaten with rice.</li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Dahi chura</i></span> – yoghurt is mixed with flattened rice and eaten with jaggery or fruits. It is specially prepared for <a href="/wiki/Makar_Sankranti" title="Makar Sankranti">Makar Sankranti</a> festival or as breakfast option.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Dahi phulvari (<a href="/wiki/Dahi_vada" title="Dahi vada">dahi bada</a>)</i> – lentil flour fritters called <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">phulvaris</i></span> are prepared and soaked in flavoured yoghurt. It is specially cooked during marriages and <a href="/wiki/Pitru_Paksha" title="Pitru Paksha">Pitru Paksha</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Dahi phulki (<a href="/wiki/Dahi_puri" title="Dahi puri">dahi puri</a>)</i> – miniature crisp <i>puris / phulkis</i> soaked in flavoured yoghurt and stuffed with mashed potatoes or <a href="/wiki/Chickpeas" class="mw-redirect" title="Chickpeas">chickpeas</a>. <sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Raita" title="Raita">Raita</a></i> – these are prepared using adding crushed or minced vegetable to flavoured yoghurt. Vegetables used to make <i>raita</i> include <i>lauki, kakkdi</i> (cucumber), onion, and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bathua</i></span>. Often <i>boondis</i> (raindrop-sized fried gram flour balls) are also added to make <i>boondi raita</i>. Sometimes sweet <i>raita</i> is also prepared using bananas.</li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Kadhi badi"><img alt="Kadhi badi" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG/180px-Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG/270px-Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG/360px-Kadhi_Pakoda.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4896" data-file-height="3672" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Kadhi badi</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Dahi_Chiura.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Dahi and chura served separately along with fruit"><img alt="Dahi and chura served separately along with fruit" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Dahi_Chiura.jpg/180px-Dahi_Chiura.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="101" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Dahi_Chiura.jpg/270px-Dahi_Chiura.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Dahi_Chiura.jpg/360px-Dahi_Chiura.jpg 2x" data-file-width="4000" data-file-height="2250" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Dahi</i> and <i>chura</i> served separately along with fruit</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG" class="mw-file-description" title="Dahi phulvari"><img alt="Dahi phulvari" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG/155px-Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG" decoding="async" width="155" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG/232px-Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG/309px-Dahi_bhalla_or_dahi_wada_or_dahi_bada.PNG 2x" data-file-width="641" data-file-height="622" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Dahi phulvari</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Dahi phulki, also known as dahi puri"><img alt="Dahi phulki, also known as dahi puri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG/180px-Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG/270px-Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG/360px-Savoury_baskets_of_Fun_1.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4512" data-file-height="3000" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Dahi phulki</i>, also known as <i>dahi puri</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Staple_diet">Staple diet</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Staple diet"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Wheat" title="Wheat">Wheat</a> (ganhum गँहूम्) and <a href="/wiki/Rice" title="Rice">rice</a> (chaaur चाउर) are the staple cereal. <a href="/wiki/Maize" title="Maize">Maize</a> (makai मकई), <a href="/wiki/Barley" title="Barley">barley</a> (jai जई), and <a href="/wiki/Pearl_Millet" class="mw-redirect" title="Pearl Millet">pearl millet</a> (bajra बाजड़ा) are also often consumed in Bhojpuri cuisine. </p><p>Lentils (daal दाल), beans (lobiya लोबिया, rajma राजमा), green vegetables (tarkari तरकारी), leafy vegetables (saag साग), <a href="/wiki/Paneer" title="Paneer">paneer</a> (पनीर), fish (machhari मछरी), and meat (sikaar सिकार) are major constituents of the average diet. Mutton, lamb and chicken are eaten; beef and pork are avoided. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Breakfast">Breakfast</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Breakfast"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A heavy breakfast or a brunch is traditionally called <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">kalewa</i></span> while a light breakfast is called <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">jalpaan</i></span>. Breakfast in the region is bread-based and includes a variety made up of whole wheat or refined wheat flour such as roti, puri, <a href="/wiki/Paratha" title="Paratha">parathas</a>, especially <i>sattu paranthas, chhena paranthas</i>, and vegetable-stuffed parathas. These are served with <i>saag-bhaaji</i>, <a href="/wiki/Dahi_(curd)" title="Dahi (curd)"><i>dahi</i></a> (yoghurt), or <i><a href="/wiki/Raita" title="Raita">raita</a></i>. Breakfast is often accompanied with yoghurt-based drinks like <i><a href="/wiki/Mattha" title="Mattha">mattha</a></i>, <a href="/wiki/Chaas" title="Chaas"><i>chhachh</i></a>, or <a href="/wiki/Lassi" title="Lassi"><i>banarasi lassi</i></a>. </p><p><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Makuni</i></span> (or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">berahi</i></span>) – this is a <i><a href="/wiki/Sattu" title="Sattu">sattu</a></i>-stuffed wheat bread somewhat between <i>kachori</i> and <i>litti</i>. Typically eaten for brunch.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Dhuska</i></span> – a fried bread made from fermented batter of rice and lentils. It is accompanied with chickpea-based dish like <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">aloo ghugni</i></span> or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">aloo chhole</i></span>.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Chana chabeni</i></span> or <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bhuja</i></span> / <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bhunjna</i></span> – another typical breakfast of Bhojpur region. This dish is prepared on a big makeshift stove locally called a <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">bhadsar</i></span>. There is also a Bhojpuri song that mentions this dish: </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1244412712">.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 32px}.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;margin-top:0}@media(min-width:500px){.mw-parser-output .templatequotecite{padding-left:1.6em}}</style><blockquote class="templatequote"><div class="poem"> <p><i>Chana Chabeni, Ganga Jal jo devai karta</i><br /> <i>Kashi kabhu na chhodiye, Baba Vishwanath bhavan</i><br /> <br /> One who makes available Chana Chabeni and Ganga Jal (holy water of River <a href="/wiki/Ganga" class="mw-redirect" title="Ganga">Ganga</a>) easily, no one should leave the court of Baba Vishwanath (Lord <a href="/wiki/Shiva" title="Shiva">Shiva</a>), the Lord of the world </p> </div><div class="templatequotecite">— <cite>Upadhyaya<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></cite></div></blockquote> <p><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Chiura matar</i></span> or <i>matar ka bhuja</i> – a popular winter breakfast in Bhojpur region and is prepared by frying <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">chiura</i></span> (flattened rice) and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">matar</i></span> (peas) separately and then mixed.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Chiwda_Muttor.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Chiwda_Muttor.JPG/220px-Chiwda_Muttor.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="169" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Chiwda_Muttor.JPG/330px-Chiwda_Muttor.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b0/Chiwda_Muttor.JPG/440px-Chiwda_Muttor.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4184" data-file-height="3220" /></a><figcaption><i>Matar chiura</i> is a popular winter breakfast in Bhojpuri cuisine</figcaption></figure> <p><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Dahi Chura</i></span> with <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Gud</i></span> – flattened rice is eaten with thick yoghurt. Some <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">gud</i></span> (<a href="/wiki/Jaggery" title="Jaggery">jaggery</a>) is also topped in the dish. It is specifically prepared on <a href="/wiki/Makar_Sankranti" title="Makar Sankranti">Makar Sankranti</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>On special occasions <i><a href="/wiki/Laapsi" title="Laapsi">lapsi</a>-<a href="/wiki/Puri" title="Puri">puri</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Kheer" title="Kheer">kheer</a>/sevai-puri</i>, <i>pua-dahi</i>, or <i><a href="/wiki/Chhole" class="mw-redirect" title="Chhole">chhola</a>-puri</i> are commonly served as breakfast. A more common breakfast served as street food includes <a href="/wiki/Puri_bhaji" title="Puri bhaji"><i>puri bhaaji</i></a>, <i>chana</i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Kachori" title="Kachori">kachori</a></i>, and <i><a href="/wiki/Jalebi" title="Jalebi">jalebi</a></i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Lunch">Lunch</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Lunch"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Lunch is rice-based and includes <i><a href="/wiki/Dal" title="Dal">dal</a></i> (split lentils cooked with water, turmeric powder, and salt), <i><a href="/wiki/Vegetable_greens" class="mw-redirect" title="Vegetable greens">sabzi</a> <a href="/wiki/Korma" title="Korma">korma</a></i> (vegetable or meat cooked in rich but mildly-spicy and balanced gravy), <i>chokha</i> (boiled, roasted, and mashed potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes mixed with several herbs and seasoning), <a href="/wiki/Chutney" title="Chutney">chutney</a> (<i>dhaniya ka chutney</i> or coriander chutney is the most traditional chutney of the region with rich flavours of coriander, green chilli, garlic, lemon, and mustard oil), <i>bhujia</i> (pan fried potatoes cut in finger shapes), <a href="/wiki/Pickling" title="Pickling">pickles</a>, and maybe <i>roti</i> instead of rice. On special occasions, several rice dishes like <a href="/wiki/Pilaf" title="Pilaf">pulao</a> or <a href="/wiki/Biryani" title="Biryani">biryani</a> are served. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Snacks">Snacks</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Snacks"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Generally served with tea in the evening. Most snacks are deep fried and salted. A common substitute is a handful and generous amount of dry fruits like <i>kishmish</i> (raisins), <i>badam</i> (almonds), <i>khajur</i> / <i>chohara</i> (dates), <i>zameeni badam</i> / <i>chinia badam</i> (peanuts), <i>akharot</i> (walnuts), <i>chillgooza</i> (pinenut), <i>kaju</i> (cashews), <i>pista</i> (pistachios), and <i>anjeer</i> (dried figs) soaked in milk. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Dinner">Dinner</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Dinner"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Dinner is also <i>roti</i>-based and is eaten with different vegetable preparations, such as: </p> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Bhujiya</i></span> – stir fried vegetables sauteed with spices and tubers. These are generally dry vegetable preparations which are cooked without any gravy. Variations include <i>parore aloo ki bhujia, bhindi aloo ki bhujiya, karele aloo ki bhujiya, kundru ki bhujiya</i>, and <i>chathail / kantola ki bhujiya.</i><sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><i>Rasili bhaaji</i> – wet vegetable preparations which essentially include some gravy or soup. Examples include <i>aloo gobhi ki rasili bhaaji, kathal ki rasili bhaaji</i>, and <i>aloo parwal ki rasili bhaaji.</i></li></ul> <p>Sometimes, <i>roti</i> is broken into a bowl of hot milk (can be sweetened) and then eaten; this is called <i>doodh-roti</i>. Sometimes, <i><a href="/wiki/Litti" class="mw-redirect" title="Litti">litti</a></i> is grilled over charcoal or is baked in a clay oven and then eaten with <i>chokha</i> or <i>murga</i> (chicken korma). Dinner could change at special occasions and can be replaced by meat dishes like <a href="/wiki/Korma" title="Korma">korma</a> (meat with gravy), <a href="/wiki/Kebab" title="Kebab">kebab</a>, or <a href="/wiki/Kofta" title="Kofta">kofta</a> (meat balls with spicy gravy) and is served with <i>tandoori roti</i> (harder than the usual pan baked <i>roti</i>) or <i><a href="/wiki/Naan" title="Naan">naan</a></i> and <i>salaad</i> (salad). </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Satvik_khana">Satvik khana</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Satvik khana"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There is a tradition of eating <a href="/wiki/Sattvic_diet" title="Sattvic diet"><i>satvik khana</i></a> (sentient food) in the holy city of <a href="/wiki/Varanasi" title="Varanasi">Banaras</a>. It is a <a href="/wiki/Lacto_vegetarianism" title="Lacto vegetarianism">lacto-vegetarian</a> diet and excludes the uses of garlic and onion. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Non-vegetarianism">Non-vegetarianism</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: Non-vegetarianism"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Since ancient times, peoples of this region have consumed non-vegetarian dishes along with vegetarian diets. Non-vegetarian dishes are seen as delicacies and are eaten with great relish. It has always been a custom to serve guests a non-vegetarian dish at least once during their stay. </p><p>After the arrival of British, poultry became popular and now has become one of the largest contributor in meat-yielding animals. Still, mutton is regarded as the superior meat over poultry and fish. </p><p>Fish have also been popular since ancient times due to a large number of big and small rivers flowing through the region. Freshwater fish and small freshwater prawns also form a good proportion in total meat consumption. </p><p>Some non-vegetarian dishes popular in Bhojpuri cuisine include: </p> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Pulao gosht/gos</i></span><sup id="cite_ref-Bihari_culture_23-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Bihari_culture-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Champaran_meat" title="Champaran meat">Champaran meat</a></i></li></ul> <ul><li>Azamgarh Mutton Do Pyaza<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li>Machhari Bhaat</li></ul> <ul><li>Ghongha<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Essentials">Essentials</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Essentials"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Spices_and_condiments">Spices and condiments</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Spices and condiments"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Panch-phoron.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Panch-phoron.jpg/220px-Panch-phoron.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="205" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Panch-phoron.jpg/330px-Panch-phoron.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Panch-phoron.jpg/440px-Panch-phoron.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1956" data-file-height="1827" /></a><figcaption><i><a href="/wiki/Panch_phoron" title="Panch phoron">Panch phodan</a></i>: the five spice mix used in Bhojpuri cuisine</figcaption></figure> <p>Spices are common but are used in moderation; sometimes dishes just contain two or three kinds of spices. This imparts a balanced aroma and taste without overloading the spices and making the dish very spicy and hot. </p><p><a href="/wiki/Panch_phoron" title="Panch phoron"><i>Panch phoran</i></a> is a mix of five spices commonly used in Bhojpuri cuisine. The five spices are <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">jeera</i></span> (cumin), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">radhuni</i></span> (a strong spice), <i>methi-dana</i> (dry fenugreek seeds), <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">saunph</i></span> (fennel seeds), and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">kalaunji</i></span> (nigella seeds).<sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This spice mix is the essence of the Bhojpuri dish <i>panch phoran kohra</i>, a sweet and spicy pumpkin-based curry flavoured using these five spices.<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div style="clear:both;" class=""></div> <p>Other spices used in Bhojpuri cuisine include: </p> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1184024115">.mw-parser-output .div-col{margin-top:0.3em;column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .div-col-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .div-col-rules{column-rule:1px solid #aaa}.mw-parser-output .div-col dl,.mw-parser-output .div-col ol,.mw-parser-output .div-col ul{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .div-col li,.mw-parser-output .div-col dd{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}</style><div class="div-col" style="column-width: 20em;"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Cumin_seed" class="mw-redirect" title="Cumin seed">Cumin seed</a> (<i>jeera</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Caraway_seed" class="mw-redirect" title="Caraway seed">Caraway seed</a> (<i>shahi jeera</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cinnamon" title="Cinnamon">Cinnamon</a> (<i>darchini</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Aniseed" class="mw-redirect" title="Aniseed">Aniseed</a> (<i>saunf</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Black_pepper" title="Black pepper">Black pepper</a> (golmarich/golki)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Asafoetida" title="Asafoetida">Asafoetida</a> (<i>heeng</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Garam_masala" title="Garam masala">Garam masala</a></li> <li>Red <a href="/wiki/Chili_pepper#Culinary_uses" title="Chili pepper">chili</a> (<i>lal</i> or <i>laal maricha</i>)</li> <li>Green <a href="/wiki/Chili_pepper#Culinary_uses" title="Chili pepper">chili</a> (hariyar maricha)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cardamom" title="Cardamom">Cardamom</a> (<i>elaichi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Black_cardamom" title="Black cardamom">Black cardamom</a> (<i>badki elaichi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Nutmeg" title="Nutmeg">Nutmeg</a> (<i>jaifal</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Nutmeg" title="Nutmeg">Mace</a> (<i>javitri</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Saffron" title="Saffron">Saffron</a> (<i>kesar</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Flax_seed" class="mw-redirect" title="Flax seed">Flax seed</a> (<i>tisi</i>)</li> <li>Dried <a href="/wiki/Pomegranate#Culinary_use" title="Pomegranate">pomegranate</a> (<i>daadim</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Carom_seed" class="mw-redirect" title="Carom seed">Carom seed</a> (<i>jawaain</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Fenugreek#Cuisine" title="Fenugreek">Fenugreek seed</a> (<i>methi</i>)</li> <li>Dried <a href="/wiki/Fenugreek#Cuisine" title="Fenugreek">fenugreek leaves</a> (<i>kasuri</i> <i>methi</i>)</li> <li>Onion seed (<i>mangraila</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Amchur_powder" class="mw-redirect" title="Amchur powder">Mango</a> powder (<i>amchoor</i>)</li> <li>Dried <a href="/wiki/Amchur_powder" class="mw-redirect" title="Amchur powder">mango</a> (<i>khatai</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Coriander" title="Coriander">Coriander</a> (<i>dhania</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rose_water" title="Rose water">Rose water</a> (<i>gulab jal</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Turmeric" title="Turmeric">Turmeric</a> (<i>hardi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Salt" title="Salt">Salt</a> (<i>noon</i>)</li> <li>Black salt (<i>kariyakka noon</i>)</li> <li>Rock salt (<i>sendha noon</i>)</li> <li>Poppy seed (<i>khas khas</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Clove" title="Clove">Clove</a> (<i>lawang</i>)</li> <li>Mustard (<i>sariso</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bay_leaf" title="Bay leaf">Bay leaf</a> (<i>tejpaat</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sesame_seed" class="mw-redirect" title="Sesame seed">Sesame seed</a> (<i>til</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Olive" title="Olive">Olive</a> (<i>jaitun</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Nigella_seed" class="mw-redirect" title="Nigella seed">Nigella seed</a> (<i>kalaunji</i>)</li></ul> </div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Herbs,_oils,_and_nuts"><span id="Herbs.2C_oils.2C_and_nuts"></span>Herbs, oils, and nuts</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: Herbs, oils, and nuts"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1184024115"><div class="div-col" style="column-width: 20em;"> <ul><li>Green coriander leaves (<i>hariyar dhania patai</i>)</li> <li>Mint leaves (<i>podina patai</i>)</li> <li>Parsley (<i>jafari</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Holy_Basil" class="mw-redirect" title="Holy Basil">Holy basil</a> (<i>tulsi</i>)</li> <li>Dill (<i>sowa</i>)</li> <li>Ginger (<i>aadi</i>)</li> <li>Dried ginger (<i>sonth</i>)</li> <li>Garlic (<i>lahasun</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Onion" title="Onion">Onion</a> (<i>pyaz</i>)</li> <li>Fenugreek leaves (<i>methi ke patai</i>)</li> <li>Tamarind (<i>imli</i>)</li> <li>Date (<i>khajur</i>)</li> <li>Lime (<i>limu</i>)</li> <li>Lemon (<i>nimbu</i>)</li> <li>Mustard oil (<i>sarson ke tel</i>)</li> <li>Olive oil (<i>jaitun ke tel</i>)</li> <li>Ghee ("ghiu")</li> <li>Butter (<i>maakhan</i>)</li> <li>Hydrolysed vegetable oil (<i>dalda</i>)</li> <li>Almond ("bedaam<i>)</i></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Peanut" title="Peanut">Peanut</a> (<i>chinia bedaam</i>)</li> <li>Walnut (<i>akharot</i>)</li> <li>Cashew (<i>kaju</i>)</li> <li>Dried fig (<i>anjeer</i>)</li> <li>Date (<i>khajur</i>)</li> <li>Dried apricot (<i>jardalu</i>)</li> <li>Dried plum (<i>baiir</i>)</li> <li>Pistachios (<i>pista</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Raisin" title="Raisin">Raisin</a> (<i>kismis</i>)</li> <li>Black raisin (<i>sultana</i>)</li></ul> </div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Tools_and_techniques">Tools and techniques</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: Tools and techniques"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Handi" title="Handi">Handi</a></i> (हांडी)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Kadahi" class="mw-redirect" title="Kadahi">Kadahi</a></i> (कराही)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Tava" title="Tava">Tava</a></i> (तावा)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Tandoor" title="Tandoor">Tandoor</a></i> (तंदूर)</li> <li><i>Taslaa</i> (तासला)</li> <li><i>Degchi</i> (extra-large <i>degchi</i> is called <i>deg</i> or <i>dig</i>) (देगची)</li> <li><i>Banarsi Dum</i> technique (बनारसी दम तकनीक)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Common_vegetables">Common vegetables</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Common vegetables"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1184024115"><div class="div-col" style="column-width: 20em;"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Potato" title="Potato">Potato</a> (<i>alooi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cauliflower" title="Cauliflower">Cauliflower</a> (<i>phool kobi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tomato" title="Tomato">Tomato</a> (<i>tamatar</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Brinjal" class="mw-redirect" title="Brinjal">Brinjal</a> (<i>baigan</i> / bhaanta)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Okra" title="Okra">Okra</a> (<i>bhindi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Long_beans" class="mw-redirect" title="Long beans">Long beans</a> (<i>bori</i> / <i>boro</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Calabash" title="Calabash">Calabash</a> (<i>lauka</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Zucchini" title="Zucchini">Zucchini</a> (<i>tiroi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cabbage" title="Cabbage">Cabbage</a> (<i>banna kobi</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/French_bean" class="mw-redirect" title="French bean">French bean</a> (<i>faras bean</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Pumpkin" title="Pumpkin">Pumpkin</a> (<i>kohda</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Moringa_oleifera" title="Moringa oleifera">Moringa</a> (<i>sahjan</i>)</li></ul> </div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Festival_delicacies">Festival delicacies</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: Festival delicacies"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Regional festivals are celebrated by preparing several delicious dishes, which are shared with all communities irrespective of religion or caste. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Khichdi_/_Sekraat"><span id="Khichdi_.2F_Sekraat"></span>Khichdi / Sekraat</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=23" title="Edit section: Khichdi / Sekraat"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Tilkut_Sweet.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Tilkut_Sweet.jpg/220px-Tilkut_Sweet.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="111" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Tilkut_Sweet.jpg 1.5x" data-file-width="316" data-file-height="159" /></a><figcaption><i>Tilkut</i> is prepared on the festival day of <a href="/wiki/Makar_Sankranti" title="Makar Sankranti">Makar Sankranti</a></figcaption></figure> <p>Also called <a href="/wiki/Makar_Sankranti" title="Makar Sankranti">Makar Sankranti</a> or Tilkut Sankranti, it is the first festival of the year. On this day, at morning, people eat <i>til ke laddu</i>, <i>tilwa</i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Tilkut" title="Tilkut">tilkut</a></i>, and <i>laai</i>. At lunch time, the combo of <i>chura</i>, <i>dahi</i>, and <i>gud</i> is eaten. And at evening, special <i><a href="/wiki/Khichdi" class="mw-redirect" title="Khichdi">khichdi</a></i> is served along with melted <a href="/wiki/Ghee" title="Ghee">ghee</a>, pickles, <i>papar</i>, <i>chokha</i>, chutney, and <i>dahi</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Vasant_Panchmi">Vasant Panchmi</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=24" title="Edit section: Vasant Panchmi"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>This festival celebrates the last day of the winter season and welcomes the spring season. On this day, <i>lapsi</i> is made of semolina and is eaten with <i>puri</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Holi_/_Hori_/_Paguwa"><span id="Holi_.2F_Hori_.2F_Paguwa"></span>Holi / Hori / Paguwa</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=25" title="Edit section: Holi / Hori / Paguwa"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Holi" title="Holi">Holi</a> is one of the largest festivals of the <a href="/wiki/Bhojpuri_region" title="Bhojpuri region">Bhojpuri region</a>. On this day, meat dishes and intoxicating drinks and sweets (<i>thandai</i> / <i>bhang halwa</i>) are the main attraction. In large families, a <i>bakra</i> / <i>khasi</i> (male goat / sheep) is bought a few days before the festival and is slaughtered on the day of festival. The backstrap and shoulder parts are cut into small pieces and marinated in garlic, onion, and few spices and then skewered over charcoal to make <i>bihari seekh kebab</i>. Liver (<i>kaleji</i>) is cut into small pieces and is pan fried with a little salt and pepper. This is a delicacy for children. The remainder of the meat is cooked as <a href="/wiki/Korma" title="Korma">korma</a> and eaten with <i>pua</i> (a batter of wheat flour and sugar with various dry fruits, deep fried in ghee). Meat dishes are eaten all day and shared with neighbours and relatives. In addition, a very sweet <i><a href="/wiki/Halwa" class="mw-redirect" title="Halwa">halwa</a></i> made of dry fruits, condensed milk, and <i>bhang</i> is prepared. </p><p>In the evenings, people enjoy <i><a href="/wiki/Pakora" title="Pakora">pakora</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Gulab_jamun" title="Gulab jamun">gulab jamun</a></i>, <i><a href="/wiki/Chhole" class="mw-redirect" title="Chhole">chhole</a></i>, <i>dahi-baras</i>, and <i>kadhi-bari</i> served with boiled rice. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Shivraatri">Shivraatri</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=26" title="Edit section: Shivraatri"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>On this day, people who were fasting (especially women) eat <i>phalahar</i> (a fruit diet). </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Ramnavami">Ramnavami</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=27" title="Edit section: Ramnavami"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Another major festival of the region. A night before this festival, women cook <i><a href="/wiki/Kheer" title="Kheer">kheer</a></i>, <i>puri</i>, <i>dal-puri</i>, and <a href="/wiki/Gulgula_sweet" class="mw-redirect" title="Gulgula sweet"><i>gulgula</i></a>. After worshipping the next morning, these are eaten as offerings throughout the whole day. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sattuani_/_Sattua_Sankranti"><span id="Sattuani_.2F_Sattua_Sankranti"></span>Sattuani / Sattua Sankranti</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=28" title="Edit section: Sattuani / Sattua Sankranti"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>This festival falls on <a href="/wiki/Mesha_Sankranti" title="Mesha Sankranti">Mesh Sankranti</a>. A <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">sattuani thaali</i></span> is prepared on this day, which includes foods with cooling properties like <i>sattu ka panna</i>, <i>aam ka tikora</i>, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">kakkdi</i></span> (cucumber) with roasted <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">jeera</i></span> powder and rock salt, and <i>alsi ki chutney</i>. A cup of <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">jirwani</i></span> (buttermilk) also accompanies the <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">sattuani thaali</i></span>.<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Janmashtami">Janmashtami</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=29" title="Edit section: Janmashtami"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>This occasion is linked with special <i><a href="/wiki/Laapsi" title="Laapsi">laapsi</a></i> of <i>singhara</i> (chestnut) and <i>khas-khas</i> (poppy seeds). </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Hartalika_Teej">Hartalika Teej</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=30" title="Edit section: Hartalika Teej"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A day before the festival, women dedicate their whole day in preparing <a href="/wiki/Gujia" class="mw-redirect" title="Gujia"><i>perukia</i></a>. On the day of the festival, they offer this dessert and fruits to the god<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources" title="Wikipedia:Citing sources"><span title="Statement needs to be more specific about the content to which it refers. (March 2023)">specify</span></a></i>]</sup> and after worshiping, it is eaten as an offering. It can be eaten for several days as it does not require preservation or refrigeration. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Navami_/_Navraatar_and_Dassahara"><span id="Navami_.2F_Navraatar_and_Dassahara"></span>Navami / Navraatar and Dassahara</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=31" title="Edit section: Navami / Navraatar and Dassahara"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Sattvic_diet" title="Sattvic diet"><i>Satvik khana</i></a> is eaten on all the nine days of <a href="/wiki/Puja_(Hinduism)" title="Puja (Hinduism)">Puja</a>. On the tenth day (<a href="/wiki/Dussehra" class="mw-redirect" title="Dussehra">Dussehra</a>), special dishes like <i>puri</i>, <i>kachori</i>, <i>dum-aloo</i>, <i>chhole</i>, <i>jalebi pua</i>, <i>bari-kadhi</i>, and <i>dahi-bara</i> are cooked. The evening after "Ravan-Dahan", there is a tradition of eating meat. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Diwali">Diwali</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=32" title="Edit section: Diwali"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Diwali" title="Diwali">Diwali</a> is one of the largest festivals of the region and people enjoy eating numerous kinds of sweets and savouries, including <i>gujia</i>, <i>anarsa</i>, and <i>ladoo</i>. One sweet always associated with Diwali is <i>cheeni ke khilone</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Godhan">Godhan</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=33" title="Edit section: Godhan"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There is a tradition of preparing <a href="/wiki/Pitha" title="Pitha">Pitha</a> on the occasion of Godhan in <a href="/wiki/Bhojpuri_region" title="Bhojpuri region">Bhojpuri region</a>. It is prepared with soaked and then ground rice and pulses.<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Chhath_Puja">Chhath Puja</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=34" title="Edit section: Chhath Puja"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>This is the largest festival of the region. It is celebrated for four consecutive days. On first day ("Nahay Khay"), after the holy bath in river, lauka-bhaat and <i>chana ke dal is eaten.</i><sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> On second day ("Kharna"), people dip in holy <a href="/wiki/Ganges" title="Ganges">Ganges</a> and take the water home to cook <i>rasiyaao</i> and <i>roti</i>, which is eaten as <a href="/wiki/Prasad" class="mw-redirect" title="Prasad">Prasad</a> at night. The next day ("Dala Chhath"), <i>thekua</i>, <i>kasar</i>, <i>belgrami</i>, and <i>poori</i> are prepared by the women who are fasting.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> After both the "Arghyas", on the fourth day, these sweets along with several fruits and dry fruits are served as Prasad and eaten for several days. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Dishes">Dishes</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=35" title="Edit section: Dishes"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Some dishes popular in Bhojpuri cuisine include: </p> <ul><li><i>Channa</i> and <i>chhole</i> – chickpeas cooked in spicy gravy</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rajma" title="Rajma">Rajma</a></i> – red kidney beans cooked in mildly spicy and creamy gravy</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Lobiya" class="mw-redirect" title="Lobiya">Lobiya</a></i> – black eyed bean cooked in lightly spicy gravy</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Dal_makhani" title="Dal makhani">Dal makhani</a></i></li> <li><i>Dal maharani</i></li> <li><i>Dum aloo</i> – potatoes cooked in spicy gravy with <i>Benarasi Dum</i> technique</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Pitha" title="Pitha">Pitha</a></i><sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i>Urad ka daal</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Chokha" title="Chokha">Chokha</a></i> – roasted tomatoes, roasted aubergine, roasted potatoes, roasted <a href="/wiki/Brinjals" class="mw-redirect" title="Brinjals">brinjals</a> mixed with garlic chilli and raw mustard oil</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Raita" title="Raita">Raita</a></i> – yoghurt dips</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Kofta" title="Kofta">Kofta</a></i> – meat, vegetable, or <a href="/wiki/Paneer" title="Paneer">paneer</a> balls cooked in spicy gravy</li> <li><i>Maakuni</i> – <i>paratha</i> stuffed with cooked potatoes or yellow/green peas or <i>sattu</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aloo_mutter" title="Aloo mutter">Aloo mutter</a></i></li> <li><i>Kadhi-bari</i> – fried chickpea flour dumplings cooked in spicy yoghurt</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Shami_kebab" title="Shami kebab">Shami kebab</a></i><sup id="cite_ref-Bihari_culture_23-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Bihari_culture-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Bihari_kebab" class="mw-redirect" title="Bihari kebab">Bihari kebab</a></i> – pieces of meat marinated in onion, garlic, and salt then skewered in seekh and then grilled over charcoal</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Gulab_jamun" title="Gulab jamun">Gulab jamun</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Pua_(food)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Pua (food) (page does not exist)">Pua</a></i> – sweetened wheat flour batter with nuts and raisins poured in a <a href="/wiki/Karahi" title="Karahi">karahi</a> of hot oil and fried</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Petha" title="Petha">Petha</a></i> – (locally called <i>bhatuapag</i>) a sweet white flavoured candy made up of <a href="/wiki/Ash_gourd" class="mw-redirect" title="Ash gourd">ash gourd</a></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Murabba" title="Murabba">Murabba</a></i> – pickled fruits</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mardua_and_Thekua&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Mardua and Thekua (page does not exist)">Mardua and thekua</a></i> – fried biscuits of wheat flour flavoured with aniseed</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Anarsa" title="Anarsa">Anarsa</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Daal_poori&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Daal poori (page does not exist)">Dalpoori</a></i> – <i>poori</i> stuffed with boiled and mashed <i>dal</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Litti_chokha" class="mw-redirect" title="Litti chokha">Litti chokha</a></i> – <i>bati</i> stuffed with <i>sattu</i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Nimona_(dish)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Nimona (dish) (page does not exist)">Nimona</a></i> – made of green <a href="/wiki/Peas" class="mw-redirect" title="Peas">peas</a></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Ghugni" title="Ghugni">Ghugni</a></i> – pan fried and seasoned green peas or sprouted black gram</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Dahi_chooda&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Dahi chooda (page does not exist)">Dahi chooda</a></i> – curd and <i>chooda</i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Daal_pithouri&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Daal pithouri (page does not exist)">Daal pithouri</a></i> (<i>dalpiththee</i>) – wheat flour stiffly kneaded, rolled thick, and cut into different shapes, though a flower shape is common. It is then cooked with dal and seasoned with salt and pepper<i>.</i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gojha&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Gojha (page does not exist)">Gojha</a></i> – stuffed with <i>daal</i> and cooked in steam</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Gujhiya&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Gujhiya (page does not exist)">Gujhiya</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mal_Pua&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Mal Pua (page does not exist)">Mal Pua</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Padukiya&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Padukiya (page does not exist)">Padukiya</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Laktho&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Laktho (page does not exist)">Laktho</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bharwa&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Bharwa (page does not exist)">Bharwa</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Nimki" class="mw-redirect" title="Nimki">Nimki</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Kachauri&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Kachauri (page does not exist)">Kachauri</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sev_(food)" title="Sev (food)">Sev</a></i></li> <li><i>Dalmot</i></li> <li><i>Chana ke saag</i></li> <li><i>Sarson ke saag</i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bathua_ke_saag&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Bathua ke saag (page does not exist)">Bathua ke saag</a></i></li> <li><i>Palak saag</i></li> <li><i>Khesari ke saag</i></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Desserts">Desserts</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=36" title="Edit section: Desserts"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i>Khurma</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Makhan_malai" title="Makhan malai">Malaiyo</a></i><sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Anarsa" title="Anarsa">Anarsa</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Balushahi" class="mw-redirect" title="Balushahi">Balushahi</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Thekua" title="Thekua">Thekua</a></i></li> <li><i>Gaja</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rasmalai" class="mw-redirect" title="Rasmalai">Rasmalai</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rabri" title="Rabri">Rabri</a></i></li> <li><i>Doodh pitha</i><sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Falooda" title="Falooda">Falooda</a></i></li> <li><i>Lawanglata</i></li> <li><i>Chandrakala</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Khaja" title="Khaja">Khaja</a></i></li> <li><i>Khajhulee</i></li> <li><i>Meethe samose</i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Batasha&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Batasha (page does not exist)">Batasha</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Halwa" class="mw-redirect" title="Halwa">Halwa</a></i> – a confectionary made generally of <i>soozi</i> (semolina), <i>gajar</i> (carrot), <i>besan</i> (chickpea flour), <i>atta</i> (whole wheat flour), <i>singhara</i> (chestnut), <i>doodhi</i> (bottle gourd), <i>badam</i> (almond), <i>khas khas</i> (poppy seeds).</li> <li><i>Sohan halwa</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Laddoo" class="mw-redirect" title="Laddoo">Laddoo</a></i> – made up of <i>besan</i>, <i>motichur</i>, <i>bundi</i>, <i>gond</i>, <i>mewe</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Barfi" title="Barfi">Barfi</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Gulab_jamun" title="Gulab jamun">Gulab jamun</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Murabba" title="Murabba">Murabba</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Petha" title="Petha">Petha</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Kheer" title="Kheer">Kheer</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sheer_korma" class="mw-redirect" title="Sheer korma">Sheer korma</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sevaiyan&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Sevaiyan (page does not exist)">Sevai</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Kalakand" title="Kalakand">Kalakand</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Peda" title="Peda">Pera</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sohan_papdi" class="mw-redirect" title="Sohan papdi">Sohan papdi</a></i></li> <li><i>Methi ke laddoo</i> – enjoyed especially during winters. It is prepared by mixing powdered fenugreek seeds and powdered flax seeds with ghee, jaggery, nuts, and raisins.</li> <li><i>Tilwa</i> – enjoyed especially during winters.</li> <li><i>Til ki laai</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Tilkut" title="Tilkut">Tilkut</a></i></li> <li><i>Parwal ki mithai</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Jalebi" title="Jalebi">Jalebi</a></i></li> <li><i>Belgrami</i> – a dry sweet made up of <i>maida</i>, sugar, and ghee.</li> <li><i>Pedukia / murki</i> – a dry sweet made up of <i>maida</i> and stuffed with mixture of <i>khowa</i> / fried <i>soozi</i> (semolina, sautéed in ghee) and sugar, and then fried.</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Gujia" class="mw-redirect" title="Gujia">Ghujhia</a></i> – <i>pedukia</i> dipped in sugar syrup.</li> <li><i>Laktho</i> – a dry and hard sweet made of <i>maida</i> and jaggery and seasoned with aniseed.</li> <li><i>Malai kofta</i></li> <li><i>Pua</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Malpua" title="Malpua">Malpua</a></i></li> <li><i>Sev-bunia (bundia)</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Kulfi" title="Kulfi">Kulfi</a></i></li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Anarsa.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Anarsa"><img alt="Anarsa" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/Anarsa.jpg/180px-Anarsa.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="101" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/Anarsa.jpg/270px-Anarsa.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/Anarsa.jpg/360px-Anarsa.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3072" data-file-height="1728" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Anarsa</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Thekua_image01.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Thekua"><img alt="Thekua" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Thekua_image01.jpg/180px-Thekua_image01.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Thekua_image01.jpg/270px-Thekua_image01.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Thekua_image01.jpg/360px-Thekua_image01.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3264" data-file-height="2448" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Thekua</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Rasmalai"><img alt="Rasmalai" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg/179px-Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg" decoding="async" width="179" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg/268px-Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg/358px-Rasmalai_Secretlondon_09.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2228" data-file-height="1868" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Rasmalai</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Khaja_sweet.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Khaja"><img alt="Khaja" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Khaja_sweet.jpg/158px-Khaja_sweet.jpg" decoding="async" width="158" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Khaja_sweet.jpg/237px-Khaja_sweet.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Khaja_sweet.jpg/316px-Khaja_sweet.jpg 2x" data-file-width="768" data-file-height="729" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Khaja</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Barfi.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Burfi"><img alt="Burfi" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Barfi.JPG/180px-Barfi.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Barfi.JPG/270px-Barfi.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Barfi.JPG/360px-Barfi.JPG 2x" data-file-width="2816" data-file-height="2112" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Burfi</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Gulab jamun"><img alt="Gulab jamun" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg/180px-Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg/270px-Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg/360px-Bowl_of_Gulab_Jamuns.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2048" data-file-height="1361" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Gulab jamun</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sohan_papdi.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Sohnpapri"><img alt="Sohnpapri" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Sohan_papdi.jpg/169px-Sohan_papdi.jpg" decoding="async" width="169" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Sohan_papdi.jpg/254px-Sohan_papdi.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/Sohan_papdi.jpg/339px-Sohan_papdi.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1026" data-file-height="909" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Sohnpapri</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Awadhi_jalebi.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Jalebi"><img alt="Jalebi" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Awadhi_jalebi.jpg/180px-Awadhi_jalebi.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Awadhi_jalebi.jpg/270px-Awadhi_jalebi.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Awadhi_jalebi.jpg/360px-Awadhi_jalebi.jpg 2x" data-file-width="990" data-file-height="740" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Jalebi</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Gujhia.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Pedukia"><img alt="Pedukia" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Gujhia.JPG/180px-Gujhia.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="120" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Gujhia.JPG/270px-Gujhia.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Gujhia.JPG/360px-Gujhia.JPG 2x" data-file-width="2240" data-file-height="1488" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Pedukia</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Matkakulfi.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Matka kulfi is most famous among Bhojpuri peoples"><img alt="Matka kulfi is most famous among Bhojpuri peoples" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Matkakulfi.jpg/180px-Matkakulfi.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Matkakulfi.jpg/270px-Matkakulfi.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Matkakulfi.jpg/360px-Matkakulfi.jpg 2x" data-file-width="832" data-file-height="624" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Matka kulfi</i> is most famous among Bhojpuri peoples</div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Drinks">Drinks</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=37" title="Edit section: Drinks"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i>Banarasi lassi</i> – a <a href="/wiki/Varanasi" title="Varanasi">Varanasi</a> variation of <i><a href="/wiki/Lassi" title="Lassi">lassi</a></i>. The curd for <i>banarasi lassi</i> is made with reduced milk, which gives it a creamy and thick texture. It is then sweetened, churned, and served with <a href="/wiki/Rabri" title="Rabri"><i>rabdi</i></a> in earthen pots called <i><a href="/wiki/Kulhad" class="mw-redirect" title="Kulhad">kulhads</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Amjhora</i></span> – a <a href="/wiki/Mango" title="Mango">mango</a>-based drink prepared during summer. Raw mango is first charred or barbecued in embers, then peeled and pitted. The mango pulp is then flavoured using cumin powder, rock salt, mint, and jaggery, then mixed with chilled water to make a drink.<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Thandai</i></span> – a sweet and cold milk-based drink prepared with a mixture of <a href="/wiki/Almond" title="Almond">almonds</a>, <a href="/wiki/Fennel" title="Fennel">fennel</a> seeds, <a href="/wiki/Watermelon" title="Watermelon">watermelon</a> kernels, <a href="/wiki/Rose" title="Rose">rose</a> petals, <a href="/wiki/Black_pepper" title="Black pepper">pepper</a>, <a href="/wiki/Papaver_somniferum" title="Papaver somniferum">poppy seeds</a>, <a href="/wiki/Cardamom" title="Cardamom">cardamom</a>, <a href="/wiki/Saffron" title="Saffron">saffron</a>, <a href="/wiki/Milk" title="Milk">milk</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Sugar" title="Sugar">sugar</a>. It can be prepared in many variations. It is usually prepared for <a href="/wiki/Maha_Shivaratri" title="Maha Shivaratri">Maha Shivaratri</a> and <a href="/wiki/Holi" title="Holi">Holi</a> festivals.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Kachras / ookh ke ras</i> – a sugarcane juice flavoured with ginger, mint, lemon. It is commonly drunk in bright afternoon period during winters. Sometimes it is mixed with citrus juice (orange) to reduce sweetness.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Sattu ke ghor</i> (Sattu Drink)– a drink prepared with <i><a href="/wiki/Sattu" title="Sattu">sattu</a></i> (roasted chickpea flour) and served chilled. <i>Sattu</i> products are specially linked with Bhojpuri culinary tradition.<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Falooda" title="Falooda">Falooda</a></i> – a drink prepared from vermicelli, rose syrup, and sweet basil seeds.</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Maathaa</i> (<a href="/wiki/Chaas" title="Chaas">chhachh</a>) – a curd-based drink that can be served plain, seasoned with spices, or sweetened.</li></ul> <ul><li><a href="/w/index.php?title=Khas_Paanak&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Khas Paanak (page does not exist)"><i>Khas paanak</i></a></li> <li>Hajmola Chah<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li>Other drinks like milk (both flavoured and unflavoured), <i><a href="/wiki/Tea" title="Tea">chah</a></i> (tea), coffee, <i><a href="/wiki/Shikanjvi" class="mw-redirect" title="Shikanjvi">nemu paani</a></i> (lemonade), and <a href="/wiki/Rose_syrup" class="mw-redirect" title="Rose syrup">rose syrup</a> are also common.</li></ul> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1248256098"><div class="mod-gallery mod-gallery-default mod-gallery-center"><div class="main"><div><ul class="gallery mw-gallery-traditional nochecker bordered-images whitebg"> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Banarasi_Lassi.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Traditional banarasi lassi in a kulhad"><img alt="Traditional banarasi lassi in a kulhad" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Banarasi_Lassi.jpg/121px-Banarasi_Lassi.jpg" decoding="async" width="121" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Banarasi_Lassi.jpg/182px-Banarasi_Lassi.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Banarasi_Lassi.jpg/242px-Banarasi_Lassi.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2109" data-file-height="2610" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext">Traditional <i>banarasi lassi</i> in a <i>kulhad</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Aam_Panna_(Raw_Mango_Drink).JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Amjhora, a raw mango drink from Bhojpuri cuisine"><img alt="Amjhora, a raw mango drink from Bhojpuri cuisine" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Aam_Panna_%28Raw_Mango_Drink%29.JPG/180px-Aam_Panna_%28Raw_Mango_Drink%29.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Aam_Panna_%28Raw_Mango_Drink%29.JPG/270px-Aam_Panna_%28Raw_Mango_Drink%29.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Aam_Panna_%28Raw_Mango_Drink%29.JPG/360px-Aam_Panna_%28Raw_Mango_Drink%29.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4896" data-file-height="3672" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Amjhora</i>, a raw mango drink from Bhojpuri cuisine</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Thandai_(Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink).JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Thandai is a popular sweet drink"><img alt="Thandai is a popular sweet drink" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Thandai_%28Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink%29.JPG/100px-Thandai_%28Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink%29.JPG" decoding="async" width="100" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Thandai_%28Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink%29.JPG/150px-Thandai_%28Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink%29.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Thandai_%28Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink%29.JPG/200px-Thandai_%28Spiced_Indian_Milk_Drink%29.JPG 2x" data-file-width="2680" data-file-height="4021" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Thandai</i> is a popular sweet drink</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sugarcanejuice.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Kachras / ookh ka ras"><img alt="Kachras / ookh ka ras" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Sugarcanejuice.jpg/180px-Sugarcanejuice.jpg" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Sugarcanejuice.jpg/270px-Sugarcanejuice.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Sugarcanejuice.jpg/360px-Sugarcanejuice.jpg 2x" data-file-width="500" data-file-height="375" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Kachras</i> / <i>ookh ka ras</i></div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Sattu_Ghol.jpg" class="mw-file-description" title="Sattu panna (or sattu ghol) is quite popular in Bhojpur region"><img alt="Sattu panna (or sattu ghol) is quite popular in Bhojpur region" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Sattu_Ghol.jpg/103px-Sattu_Ghol.jpg" decoding="async" width="103" height="150" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Sattu_Ghol.jpg/154px-Sattu_Ghol.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Sattu_Ghol.jpg/205px-Sattu_Ghol.jpg 2x" data-file-width="458" data-file-height="669" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Sattu panna</i> (or <i>sattu ghol</i>) is quite popular in Bhojpur region</div> </li> <li class="gallerybox" style="width: 215px"> <div class="thumb" style="width: 210px; height: 180px;"><span typeof="mw:File"><a href="/wiki/File:Faluda.JPG" class="mw-file-description" title="Falooda"><img alt="Falooda" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Faluda.JPG/180px-Faluda.JPG" decoding="async" width="180" height="135" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Faluda.JPG/270px-Faluda.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Faluda.JPG/360px-Faluda.JPG 2x" data-file-width="1600" data-file-height="1200" /></a></span></div> <div class="gallerytext"><i>Falooda</i></div> </li> </ul></div></div></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Snacks_2">Snacks</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=38" title="Edit section: Snacks"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">Bhabhara</i></span> – a spicy and crispy fried fritter made using <i>besan</i> (gram flour), onions, green gram, and green peas.<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is usually accompanied with tea or coffee.<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-43" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Pakoda" class="mw-redirect" title="Pakoda"><i>Pakaudi</i></a> – many varieties available</li></ul> <ul><li><i>Tarua / bajka</i> – sliced vegetables like potatoes, <a href="/wiki/Plantain_(cooking)" class="mw-redirect" title="Plantain (cooking)">plantain</a>, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">lauki</i></span> (gourd), brinjal, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">parwal</i></span>, and <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">kohda</i></span> (pumpkin) are coated with a batter of <i>besan</i>, <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">chana</i></span> <span title="Bhojpuri-language romanization"><i lang="bho-Latn">dal</i></span>, or rice flour to make crunchy fritters.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i>Banarasi Chhena Dahi Vada</i> -- Crumbled Chhena is mixed with spices & some binding agent to prepare Chhena Vadas. These Chhena Vadas are then added to flavoured yogurt.<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Chhena Dahi Vada is a popular Phalaahari dish prepared in Banarasi households during Navratri festival.</li></ul> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Pholourie" title="Pholourie">Pholourie</a></i></li> <li><i>Baingani</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Kachori" title="Kachori">Kachori</a></i></li> <li><i>Saheena</i></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Vada_(food)" title="Vada (food)"><i>Bara</i></a></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Chaat" title="Chaat">Chaat</a></i></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Aloo_Tikki" class="mw-redirect" title="Aloo Tikki"><i>Aloo tikki</i></a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Golgappa" class="mw-redirect" title="Golgappa"><i>Phuchka</i></a> (also called <i>phulki</i> or <i>gupchup</i>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Samosa" title="Samosa"><i>Singhada</i></a></li> <li>Tamatar Chaat</li> <li>Samosa Chaat</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Namak_para" title="Namak para"><i>Nimki</i></a></li> <li><i>Ghugni</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Bhoonja" title="Bhoonja">Bhoonja</a></i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Thekua" title="Thekua">Thekua</a></i></li> <li><i>Tikri</i></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Mathri" title="Mathri">Mathri</a></i></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Dips">Dips</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=39" title="Edit section: Dips"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Dips like <i><a href="/wiki/Raita" title="Raita">raita</a></i> and <a href="/wiki/Chutney" title="Chutney">chutney</a> are important part of Bhojpuri cuisine. Dips are served as a side dish to enhance the taste of a main dish. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Raita">Raita</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=40" title="Edit section: Raita"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Raita_with_cucumber_and_mint.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Raita_with_cucumber_and_mint.jpg/220px-Raita_with_cucumber_and_mint.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="190" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Raita_with_cucumber_and_mint.jpg/330px-Raita_with_cucumber_and_mint.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Raita_with_cucumber_and_mint.jpg 2x" data-file-width="400" data-file-height="346" /></a><figcaption>''Kakkdi raita'' with mint</figcaption></figure> <p>Raitas are prepared by mixing thick <a href="/wiki/Dahi_(curd)" title="Dahi (curd)"><i>dahi</i></a> (yoghurt) with several vegetable, herbs, and seasonings. </p> <ul><li><i>Lauki raita</i> – <a href="/wiki/Bottle_gourd" class="mw-redirect" title="Bottle gourd">bottle gourd</a> raita</li> <li><i>Kheera-gajar raita</i> – cucumber-carrot raita</li> <li><i>Pudina raita</i> – mint raita</li> <li><i>Bundi raita</i> – <i>bundi</i> are rain drop size fried balls of chickpea flour batter</li> <li><i>Sarson raita</i> – mustard raita</li> <li><i>Zeera raita</i> – roasted cumin raita</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Chutney">Chutney</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=41" title="Edit section: Chutney"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><i>Dhaniya ke chutney</i> – coriander leaves along with green chillies, garlic, salt, and a little lemon juice are ground to a thick, liquid paste.</li> <li><i>Tamatar ke chutney</i> – This chutney is either sweet or salted. The salted one is prepared by mixing roasted tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic, green chilli, green coriander, and salt. The sweet chutney has same procedure as with <i>khajur</i> and <i>imli chutney</i>.</li> <li><i>Podina ke chutney</i> – mint leaves along with raw mango, green chillies, sugar and salt are ground to same consistency like <i>dhaniye ka chutney</i>.</li> <li><i>Khajur ke chutney</i> – <a href="/wiki/Dates_(fruit)" class="mw-redirect" title="Dates (fruit)">dates</a> are boiled or soaked overnight and mashed, then mixed with jaggery and cooked and tempered with a few spices.</li> <li><i>Imli ke chutney</i> – <a href="/wiki/Tamarind" title="Tamarind">tamarinds</a> are boiled or soaked overnight and then skinned, deseeded, and mashed, then mixed with jaggery and cooked and tempered with a few spices.</li> <li>Dry fruit chutney – a chutney made of raisins with the additions of other nuts and dry fruits.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=42" title="Edit section: See also"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/North_Indian_cuisine" title="North Indian cuisine">North Indian cuisine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Cuisine_of_Uttar_Pradesh" class="mw-redirect" title="Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh">Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bihari_cuisine" title="Bihari cuisine">Bihari cuisine</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bhojpuri_cuisine&action=edit&section=43" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output 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