Chhath Puja, a revered festival, is currently being celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and throughout India. During this time, a variety of special dishes are prepared, including Kharna and Thekua. If you’re looking to add a local touch to your meals during Chhath Puja, here are 10 popular dishes from Bihar you can try to impress your family.

Litti

Litti is one of the most iconic dishes from Bihar. It consists of wheat flour dough filled with spiced sattu, which is roasted and then dipped in ghee.

Chokha

The taste of Litti is incomplete without Chokha, which is typically made by roasting eggplant, potatoes, and tomatoes. This dish serves as a flavourful filling. The combination of Litti with Chokha or dal is truly the best.

Sattu Paratha

Sattu Paratha is a popular breakfast choice in Bihar. It is made by stuffing roasted gram flour into wheat flour dough, which is then rolled out like a paratha and cooked with ghee or oil. It is commonly enjoyed with buttermilk or pickle.

Dhuska

Dhuska is another well-known dish from Bihar, made from a mixture of rice and urad dal. It is typically served with chutney and vegetables.

Khaja

Khaja is a traditional Bihari sweet dish made from flour and sugar, deep-fried to perfection. This crispy delicacy is especially popular in Buxar and Rajgir.

Malpua

Malpua is a traditional Bihari dish made from flour, milk, and sugar. It is especially prepared during festivals, particularly Chhath Puja.

Tilkut

Making Tilkut is particularly significant during Makar Sankranti in Bihar. This sweet treat is crafted from sesame seeds and jaggery, with roasted sesame seeds chopped and combined with jaggery to create a delicious delicacy.

Kadhi Badi

Bihari Kadhi is exceptionally delicious. The besan pakodas are prepared in advance, fried, and then added to the kadhi, which is typically served with rice.

Chana Ghugni

Chana Ghugni is a dish made from black chickpeas that are fried in ghee and mixed with dry spices. It is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal.

Thekua

Thekua is a traditional Bihari snack made from wheat flour and jaggery. Typically prepared during Chhath Puja, it has a crispy exterior like a biscuit while remaining soft on the inside.

Mutton Curry

If you enjoy non-vegetarian dishes, you must try Bihar's special Mutton curry. This dish is made with marinated mutton and gravy, slow-cooked in an earthen pot for hours, and is best served with roti or rice.