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Published 09:51 IST, October 30th 2019

Bihari cuisine: Four mouth-watering sweet dishes from this state

Bihari cuisine has some unique Indian delicacies that are known to be a treat for your taste buds. Here are some sweet dishes from Bihar that you must not miss.

Reported by: Yash Tripathi
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A meal is not a meal without desserts. Traditional Indian desserts are perfect for every occasion. The northern state of India, Bihar, offers a vast range of sweet dishes. This historical land has a rich variety of food items, especially sweet dishes. Bihari sweet dishes are delicious and mouth-watering. Here are a few Bihari sweet delicacies that one can never miss out.

Chandrakala/ Pedakiya

Chandrakala is very similar to Gujia and it is one of the most loved desserts in Bihar. It is made with cardamom powder, khoya, coconut, and dry fruits. These ingredients have a crispy covering and are dipped in sugar syrup. This sweet dish is a traditional food of Bihar which is consumed on every special occasion.

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Khaja

Khaja is one of the oldest dishes of India which is said to be a 2000-year-old dish. It is a crispy dessert made from various ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, and mawa. It is deep-fried in oil. This wafer dish is sweet and melts inside the mouth.

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Kesar Peda

Kesar Peda is one of the tastiest sweets of India which origins from Devghar in Jharkhand, which was once a part of Bihar before the division. The cultures of both the states are very similar. Kesar Pedas are exclusively the speciality of both states.

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Malpua

Malpua is one of those Bihari dishes that have found their way in every household of India. It is prepared with flour, milk, mashed bananas and sugar which is deep-fried in ghee and dipped in sugar syrup. This all-time favourite delicacy of Bihar has a soft centre wrapped with a crispy crust. This yummy sweet dish is complemented with Rabdi.

There are many popular sweet dishes in Bihar that are very delicious and yummy. These were the most delightful desserts offered by this Northern state of India. One must never miss these amazing delicacies offered whenever visiting the place.

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Updated 13:16 IST, October 30th 2019

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