Spotlight and festival foods

Rai Ka Saag is a mustard greens dish, prepared with a blend of spices, and often served with rice during the festival of Navratri as part of the fasting rituals.

Pittha is a sweet or savory dumpling made with rice flour and filled with a mixture of jaggery, coconut, or vegetables. It’s especially popular during the festival of Teej and Chhath.

Pua is a deep-fried sweet dumpling made with rice flour, jaggery, and cardamom. It’s prepared during festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja.

Chana Daal Paratha is a paratha stuffed with spiced chickpea flour, served with ghee and enjoyed as part of religious meals, especially during fasting days.

Dahi Chura consists of rice soaked in yogurt and mixed with jaggery. This is traditionally consumed during the Makar Sankranti festival as part of rituals to honor the Sun God.

A special meal made for Chhath Puja, this includes various offerings like kachaudi, rice, and fruits, all cooked in pure ghee and presented to the Sun God as part of the ritual.

Thekua is a sweet and crunchy snack made with wheat flour, jaggery, and coconut, deep-fried into small discs. It’s commonly prepared during festivals like Chhath Puja as an offering to the Sun God.