Flavors and Recipes Of Jharkhand

  Arsa is a traditional sweet dish from Jharkhand that is made with rice flour, jaggery, and grated coconut. It is a popular dessert that is typically prepared during festivals and special occasions. Here is a simple recipe to make Arsa at home:   Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour 1 cup jaggery, grated 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 cup water Oil, for frying   Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, grated jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Gradually add water to the mixture and knead it into a soft dough. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small balls. In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium flame. Once the oil is hot, gently drop the balls into the oil and fry them until they turn golden brown in color. Remove the Arsa from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Serve the Ars...

  Kala Chana Ghugni is a popular snack and street food in Jharkhand made with black chickpeas and a blend of aromatic spices. It is usually served with bread, roti, or as a standalone snack. Here is a simple recipe to make Kala Chana Ghugni at home:   Ingredients: 1 cup dried black chickpeas (Kala Chana) 2 onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder Salt, to taste 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves For garnish: Chopped onions Chopped tomatoes Chopped green chilies Lemon wedges   Instructions: Soak the dried black chickpeas in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain the water and add the soaked chickpeas to a pressure cooker with enough water to cover them. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the chickpeas are soft. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start crackling, add chopped onions and sauté until they ...

  Anarsa is a traditional sweet dish that is popular in many parts of India, including Jharkhand. It is typically made during festivals and special occasions like weddings, and is often offered as prasad (sacred offering) at temples. Anarsa is made with rice flour, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), and sesame seeds, and has a unique flavor and texture. In this blog post, we'll explore the recipe of Anarsa of Jharkhand.   Ingredients: 2 cups of rice flour 1 cup of jaggery 1/4 cup of sesame seeds Oil for frying Water as needed   Instructions: Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain the water from the rice and spread it out on a clean cloth to dry completely. Once the rice is dry, grind it to a fine powder. In a separate pan, melt the jaggery with a little water until it forms a thick syrup. Once the jaggery syrup is ready, remove it from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Add the jaggery syrup to the ri...

  Gulgulla, also known as sweet pua, is a popular sweet dish in Jharkhand. It is made with wheat flour, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), and fennel seeds, and has a soft and spongy texture. Gulgulla is usually served as a dessert or snack and is often made during festivals and special occasions. In this blog post, we'll explore the recipe of gulgulla of Jharkhand.   Ingredients: 1 cup of wheat flour 1/2 cup of jaggery 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds Oil for frying Water as needed   Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, fennel seeds, and jaggery. Mix the ingredients well and add water as needed to make a smooth and soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly with your palm and make a small depression in the center. Gently drop the gulgulla into the hot oil and fry until it turns...

  Bamboo shoot pickle is a traditional and popular condiment in Jharkhand. It is made with fresh bamboo shoots and a variety of spices, and has a unique and tangy flavor. Bamboo shoot pickle can be enjoyed with rice, chapati, or any other meal and is a great way to preserve the fresh bamboo shoots for a longer period of time. In this blog post, we'll explore the recipe of bamboo shoot pickles of Jharkhand.   Ingredients: 500 grams of fresh bamboo shoots 1 tsp of mustard seeds 1 tsp of fennel seeds 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1 tsp of coriander seeds 1 tsp of red chili powder 1 tsp of turmeric powder 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped Salt to taste Mustard oil as needed   Instructions: Clean the fresh bamboo shoots and peel off the outer layer. Cut the bamboo shoots into small pieces and wash them thoroughly with water. Boil the bamboo shoots in a pot of water for 5-10 minutes or until they become tender. Drain the water and keep the boiled bamboo...

  Doodh Khoya Pitha is a delicious and traditional sweet dish from Jharkhand. It is a type of dumpling made with rice flour and filled with sweetened khoya (milk solids). Khoya Pitha is usually prepared during festivals and special occasions and is a favorite among sweet lovers. In this blog post, we'll explore the recipe of Khoya Pitha of Jharkhand.   Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups of rice flour 2 cups of water Salt to taste For the filling: 1 cup of khoya (milk solids) 1/2 cup of powdered sugar 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder 1/2 cup of grated coconut For the syrup: 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of water A few drops of rose essence   Instructions: In a saucepan, add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water and heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Once it comes to a boil, add a few drops of rose essence and keep it aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, add the rice flour, water, and salt. Mix well until you have a smooth and soft dough. Cover the do...

  Madua laddu is a popular sweet dish from the Indian state of Jharkhand, made from the locally grown cereal crop, madua (finger millet). This sweet delicacy is usually made during special occasions and festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali, or weddings. The recipe of madua laddu is simple, and the preparation process is easy to follow.   The main ingredient of madua laddu is madua flour, which is rich in nutrients like calcium, iron, and fiber. This gluten-free flour is widely used in Jharkhand and is known for its numerous health benefits. Apart from madua flour, madua laddu also includes ghee, jaggery, and cardamom powder. Here's a simple recipe to make Madua laddu at home:   Ingredients: 2 cups of Madua flour 1 cup of jaggery 1/2 cup of ghee 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder Water as required   Instructions: In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast the Madua flour on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown. Remove from...

  Dudhri is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Jharkhand, made with rice flour and milk. It is often served as a breakfast or snack item and is a popular dish among the locals. In this blog post, we will explore the traditional method of making Dudhri and give you some tips on how to make it at home.   Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste) 1/2 tsp cardamom powder Oil for frying   Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together the rice flour, milk, and water to form a smooth batter. Add sugar and cardamom powder to the batter and mix well. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Take a small portion of the batter and make small cylindrical shapes using your hands. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the cylindrical-shaped batter into the oil. Fry the Dudhri in the hot oil until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil....