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BIHAR – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 1,778 The evolution of the cuisine of Bihar can be traced back to its rulers and the religion practised there. Buddhism and Jainism have brought the concept of non-violence to Bihar as a result of which a large number of people follow a vegetarian diet. Also, Bihar is among the few north Indian states where both rice and wheat are consumed in equal measure. Another speciality of the state is that the people of Bihar give a lot of importance to eating seasonal food; their specialities change from season to season. Food is predominantly cooked in mustard oil which lends it a distinct taste. Biharis believe in letting…
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ASSAM – Poshan Maah – 28 Days, 28 States
Post Views: 2,796 Assam has an intriguing array of culinary jewels to offer to a quintessential foodie. Assamese food is focused on minimizing waste. The cuisine of Assam has a distinct flavour that is marked by Bengali influence and consists of a delicate taste that would make anyone go gaga thanks to the choicest herbs and fresh fruits and vegetables that are used in the dishes. Let’s have a look at some of the authentic dishes from the land of the Red Rivers and Blue Hills. KHAR: Khar is both an ingredient and the name of any dish prepared using it. The basic ingredient “Khar” is obtained by filtering out…