Bhojpuri cuisine is famous because of its simple ingredients, rich flavours and inviting tastes. Many Bhojpuri dishes are made with everyday ingredients such as wheat, rice, lentils, vegetables, gram flour and other local spices to add a more flavorful taste. All the meals are prepared using mustard oil because it gives a distinct aroma and flavor. If you want to try Uttar Pradesh and Bihar cuisine for the first time, You can start with Litti Chokha, Sattu Paratha, Chana Guhugni, Dal Pithi, Thekua, and Tilkut to introduce you to the unique and comforting flavors of this regional cuisine. By trying these dishes for the first time, you will enjoy them and still want to have more. This blog is going to show you the best dishes to try when you are in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for the first time, and you won't be disappointed. 

 

Litti Chokha

It is one of the best dishes associated with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh traditions. Litti consists of roasted wheat dough balls filled with a mixture of sattu, herbs, spices, and mustard oil. It is served with chokha, a mashed preparation made with roasted vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant. You will appreciate this dish because of the presentation and serving style. When you are eating this dish, you are supposed to cut a piece of ghee-soaked Litti, quickly pick up a generous portion of the smoky chokha and eat them together. You feel the crunchiness of Litti chokha; it tastes so good, and obviously you enjoy the aroma. 


Sattu Paratha

Sattu is an ingredient you find in every Bhojpuri kitchen because it is already fully cooked. If a household runs out of cooking gas, firewood, or time, a nutritious meal can still be prepared. Sattu Paratha is made by stuffing wheat dough with roasted gram flour mixed with spices, herbs, onion, and mustard oil. Before it is served, you can smell the fresh aroma, which makes your taste buds go crazy. It is served with plain creamy yogurt, a side of sweet-sour tomato chutney and a spicy mango pickle to create a perfect temperature and flavor balance. You have to tear a soft piece to your own size, dip it well into the yogurt, take a bit of sweet-and-sour tomato chutney and take a bite. 


Thekua 

This traditional snack is prepared with wheat flour, ghee, jaggery, sugar and aromatic ingredients such as cardamom. The dough is shaped into a round shape and deep-fried until it becomes crispy and golden. It is served when it cools in order to create a satisfying, biscuit-like crunch. First-timers will probably cherish it as a companion to an afternoon cup of hot, spicy ginger masala chai paired with Thekua cookie. The warmth of the chai melts ghee in the cookie with every bite, increasing the flavours of cardamom and fennel. Mostly, Thekua is prepared for festive celebrations as a way for people to experience the sweeter side of Bihar's cuisine. 


Conclusion

If you want to enjoy exploring Uttar Pradesh and Bihar cuisines for the first time, start with Litti chokha, Sattu Paratha and Thekua. Bhojphuri cuisine offers plenty of flavours to discover whether you are vegetarian or you enjoy meat-based curries; these dishes cater for everyone. They provide you with a delicious introduction to the region's rich culinary traditions. Bhojphuri dishes help people understand and discover the unique tastes and food traditions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. At Antera, we provide different catering services: veg starters, non-veg, and kids' menu. Our chefs make it their mission to serve high-quality Indian food to satisfy your cravings. If you are planning to host a family party, feel free to contact us; we are here to satisfy our customers.