Flavors and Recipes Of Jharkhand

Dal Pittha is a traditional dish from Jharkhand that is made with rice flour and spiced chana dal filling. It is a steamed dumpling that is usually served with tomato chutney or ghee. Pittha is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In this blog post, we will share a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for making Pittha at home.   Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups rice flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) Water, as needed For the filling: 1 cup chana dal 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green chili, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds Salt, to taste   Instructions: To prepare the dough, in a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, salt, cumin seeds, carom seeds, and enough water to form a soft and pliable dough. To prepare the filling, soak the chana dal in water for 3-4 hours or overnight. Drain the water...

  Malpua is a popular sweet dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent and is loved by people across the country. In Jharkhand, Malpua is a traditional dessert that is prepared during festivals and special occasions. It is a sweet pancake made with flour, milk, and sugar syrup. In this blog post, we will share a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for making Malpua from Jharkhand at home.   Ingredients: For the Malpua: 1 cup wheat flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds Oil for frying For the sugar syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water A few strands of saffron 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder   Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, milk, water, and fennel seeds. Mix well until a smooth batter is formed. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove the Malpua from the pan and drain the excess oil on a paper towel. Repeat t...

Rugda is a spicy gravy made with mushrooms and is a popular dish from the state of Jharkhand in eastern India. It is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for those who love spicy and flavorful gravies. Rugda is usually served with some steamed rice or roti. In this blog post, we will share a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for making Rugda at home.   Ingredients: 1 cup mushrooms, cleaned and chopped 2 onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil Water as needed Fresh coriander leaves for garnish   Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mus...

  Thekua is a traditional sweet snack from the state of Jharkhand in eastern India. Made with wheat flour, jaggery, and coconut, Thekua is a delicious and healthy treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. In this blog post, we will share a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for making Thekua at home. Ingredients: 2 cups wheat flour 1 cup jaggery (grated) 1/4 cup coconut (grated) 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds Water (as needed) Ghee / Oil (for frying)   Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the wheat flour, grated jaggery, grated coconut, cardamom powder, and fennel seeds. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Add the ghee to the bowl and mix it with your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly. Slowly add water to the mixture, a little at a time, and knead it into a stiff dough. Cover the dough and let it r...