Nov 06 , 2023

8 mouth watering unique recipes of snacks made during winters for tea time snacking in eastern India

By True Scoop

Chakuli Pitha: A traditional Odia snack made from rice flour and black gram, deep-fried to create crispy and savory rice cakes.

Aloo Chop: Spiced mashed potato patties coated in gram flour and deep-fried, a popular street food in Bengal.

Pitha: Assorted rice cakes or dumplings made in various styles, such as enduri pitha, chakuli pitha, and more, commonly enjoyed in Odisha.

Chingri Bhorta: A spicy shrimp paste made by mashing boiled prawns with mustard oil, green chilies, and spices, typically served with rice cakes.

Gaja: A sweet pastry popular in Odisha, made from flour, sugar, and ghee, deep-fried into a delightful treat.

Mutton Kasha: A spicy and flavorful Bengali mutton curry, perfect when paired with rice or bread.

Baingan Bhaja: Slices of eggplant marinated with spices, coated in besan (gram flour), and shallow-fried until crispy.

Singara: Bengali-style samosas filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat, a favorite snack during tea time.

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