A signature dish of Bihar: Litti and Chokha
- MOJ Food Processing & Technology
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Sanjiv Kumar Sharma
Assistant Professor (Sr.G), Shri Ramasamy Memorial University, India
Abstract
Bihar is a land locked state lying in the eastern part of India. The word Bihar comes from the Sanskrit word Vihara meaning Buddhist Monasteries. The Mauryan Empire rose from Magadha. Buddhism, which is one of the biggest religions in the world, originated in Bihar and it is also home to the ancient Nalanda University, which was a centre of learning established during the 5th century. Litti Chokha a remarkable dish which comes from the state of Bihar is not only popular in India today, but has also made a special mark globally. Litti and Chokha are absolutely delicious and is the rustic way of cooking.
Keywords
Magadha, Bihar, Litti, Chokha, Rustic cooking, delicious, cakes, culture, tradition, seeds