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This Internet Thread On Underrated Bihari Sweets Introduces Foodies To New Delicacies

by Sanjana Shenoy
This Internet Thread On Underrated Bihari Sweets Introduces Foodies To New Delicacies

The next time you’re in Bihar, forget the quintessential Litti Chowka and Sattu and instead try out their unique underrated sweets. A Twitter thread by netizen @FirdausLaibah is introducing foodies to hidden dessert gems of Bihar. If you have a sweet tooth you must add her special recommendations to your wishlist.

Twitterati Introduces Foodies To Underrated Bihari Sweets

The very first sweet dish recommendation on @FirdausLaibah’s list is Anarsa. This is a round, ball-shaped sweet made of rice flour, khoya, ghee and poppy seeds. The netizen called it her favourite. At first glance, it might remind you of gulab jamun. The second sweet on her list is Khaja, a golden deep-fried layered pastry dunked in sugar syrup. It resembles the Arabic baklava’s distant cousin.

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Parwal Stuffed With Khoya Creates Curiosity

Another unique Bihari sweet recommendation is Tilkut it’s a little basket-shaped sweet made of sesame seeds. It’s mostly available during winters where the sesame seeds keeps the body warm. One of the most unusual Bihari sweets unheard of is Parwal Mithai. Parwal is stuffed with khoya and dry fruits. Probably the best way to make kids eat parwal. Well, with these sweet recommendations, you’d want to take a trip to Bihar asap to try them for yourself!