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9 Delicious Dishes from Indian Villages
Sarson Ka Saag with Makki Ki Roti: Mustard greens curry with cornmeal flatbread, a winter delicacy from northern Indian villages.
Pongal: Rice and lentil porridge, a South Indian harvest festival delight symbolizing prosperity in rural communities.
Bhutte Ka Kees: Madhya Pradesh's grated corn cooked with milk, spices, and coriander leaves—a seasonal village specialty.
Baingan Bharta: Smoky eggplant curry with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices, popular in villages across India.
Poha: Flattened rice cooked with onions, potatoes, and spices—a simple and flavorful village breakfast dish.
Bihari Litti Chokha: Bihar's wheat flour balls filled with roasted gram flour, served with mashed vegetables.
Kerala Fish Curry: Coastal villages' tangy fish curry made with coconut milk, turmeric, chili, and tamarind.
Bhapa Pitha: Assamese steamed rice cake filled with jaggery, coconut, and sometimes black sesame seeds—a sweet treat.
Goan Prawn Balchão: Fiery prawn pickle with red chili paste, vinegar, and spices—a coastal Goan village delight.