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8 most unique recipes of Indian recipes cooked in rural households
Bhutte ka Kees (Rajasthan): A dish made from grated corn cooked with spices, often enjoyed as a snack or side dish.
Litti Chokha (Bihar): Whole wheat flour dumplings filled with roasted gram flour, served with mashed spiced vegetables.
Panta Bhat (West Bengal): Fermented rice soaked overnight and served with mustard oil, green chilies, and pickles.
Pitha (Assam): Rice flour dumplings with various fillings like coconut, jaggery, and sesame seeds, often steamed or fried.
Khar (Meghalaya): A traditional Assamese dish prepared with alkali-rich water, pulses, and leafy greens.
Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag (Punjab): A staple dish featuring cornbread served with a spicy mustard greens curry.
Bharli Vangi (Maharashtra): Eggplant stuffed with a spiced coconut and peanut mixture, cooked until tender.
Khar (Manipur): A stew made with pulses and an alkaline ingredient called “khar,” often flavored with bamboo shoots.