This unique dish from Bastar is prepared with great simplicity—it makes even paneer korma seem bland by comparison..

Nowadays, everyone is conscious about their health. 'Zero-oil cooking'—preparing food without any oil—has become a trendy (and often expensive) practice in big cities. But did you know that in the Bas...

‘Kasar ke laddoo’—a special offering for Chhathi Maiya—are prepared using rice from the new harvest..

On the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, the *maha-prasad* (sacred offering) consists of more than just *thekua*, *kheer*, and fruits. There is also a special tradition of preparing *kasar laddus* f...

Kharna Prasad: Does the milk curdle when making jaggery kheer? Just avoid this one mistake.

The second day of Chhath Puja is known as 'Kharna'. On the evening of this day, *kheer* (pudding) made with jaggery, along with *roti* (flatbread) smeared with *ghee*, is offered to Chhathi Maiya as *...

Make crispy thekua with semolina and coconut for Chhath Puja—here’s how..

Chhath Puja Thekua Recipe: When *thekua* is prepared at home as an offering (*prasad*) for Chhath Puja, the aroma of *ghee* (clarified butter) and coconut fills the kitchen. While the intricate patter...

Methi Lachha Paratha Recipe: Enjoy Methi Lachha Parathas during winter; serve with chutney and yogurt to enhance the flavor.

How to Make Methi Lachha Paratha (Layered Fenugreek Flatbread): During the winter season, fresh green fenugreek (methi) is easily available in the market. Having hot, freshly made methi parathas for b...

Chhath Puja 2026: Follow this traditional recipe to prepare *prasad*—here’s how to make authentic *thekua* at home..

Homemade Thekua Recipe: Thekua is considered the most significant *prasad* (offering) for Chhath Puja. It can be easily prepared at home using whole wheat flour, jaggery, ghee, coconut, and fennel see...

Ragi-Moringa Roti: Make your winter breakfast healthy—learn the easy recipe for Ragi-Moringa Roti..

How to Make Ragi and Drumstick Leaf Roti: It is important to pay special attention to your diet during the winter season. It is best to include foods that are not only delicious but also provide the b...

Lauki-bhaat is a must-have dish for the 'Nahay-Khay' ritual during Chhath Puja; prepare it using this simple recipe..

Chhath, a major festival of faith, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Bihar, as well as in Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. This four-day festival begins with 'Nahay-Khay' and concludes with t...

Do you also consider ‘Thekua’ and ‘Khajuri’ to be the same thing? These dishes from Bihar look quite similar..

When one hears of Chhath—a major festival rooted in deep public faith—the first thing that comes to mind is *thekua*. Even those who have no personal connection to the Bihar or Purvanchal regions are...

The 'Mahaprasad' of Chhath Puja: Learn the easy recipe for 'Thekua', prepared in households across Bihar and Purvanchal..

For the people of Bihar, Purvanchal, and Jharkhand, Chhath Puja is not merely a festival, but a profound emotion. This sacred observance officially begins on November 13th with 'Nahay-Khay'. While the...