It is still difficult for all of us to say goodbye to the festive season. The good news is that we still have one major festival left. Yes, Chhath Puja has arrived. This festival is widely celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. People go to river banks and canals to show their respect for nature, the sun and the water that keeps us alive. Apart from religious rituals, the special dishes prepared during this puja reflect the rustic taste of India. While many of us are familiar with Thekua, an iconic dish prepared during this festival, there are many more sweets that are yet to be discovered. Belgram and Rasiyav Kheer are some of them. We bring you a list of 5 Bihari feasts you must try this Chhath Puja. Take a look below.
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Here are 5 delicious Bihari sweet dishes that you must try this Chhath Puja:
1. Crispy Thekua – Our Recommendation
Thekua is a crunchy, slightly sweet biscuit. It is also served as Prasad on Chhath Puja. While making thekua is simple, getting the right texture is the real challenge. Crunchy and crunchy in the right amount enhances the taste of the dish. Find the full recipe here.
2. Rasiyav (Jaggery pudding)
Next, we bring you the recipe of Jaggery Kheer, which is offered to the Sun God during the festival. It is commonly known as Rasiyava (or Rasiya) and is consumed by devotees to break their fast after worship. Find the recipe here.
3. Paneer Khurma (Belgrami)
This recipe is made with sugar and chhena, also known as kisan paneer. The recipe is very simple but difficult to execute. In the cooking process, timing matters the most.
4. Kasari
Rice flour, sugar, dry fruits, coconut and ghee are used to make this sweet. Rice flour is roasted and set aside and mixed with dry fruits, coconut and ghee. Click here for the recipe.
5. Khoya and Rice Kheer
One of India’s most popular sweets, quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients, Rice Kheer can be used to celebrate a festival or any joy or to serve as an after-meal dessert at home. A perfect dessert. Find the recipe here.
Try these recipes for Chhath Puja and let us know what you think in the comments section.
Happy Chhath Puja!