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Baati
Baati is a hard, unleavened bread cooked in most areas of Rajasthan, and in some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat states of India. It is prized for its long shelf life and high nutritional content, and, in desert areas, for the minimal quantity of water required for its preparation. Baati is commonly eaten with dal, hence also referred to as dal baati. In some regions, especially Madhya Pradesh, it is also paired with a roasted aubergine mash called bharta. Baati is also closely related to Litti (cuisine), popular in eastern Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) and western Bihar. Litti is eaten with potato, tomato and roasted aubergine. Baati can either be plain or have various kinds of fillings, including onions, peas, and '' sattu''. ''Bafla'' is a kind of baati, which is softer. Bafla and baati are always eaten with hot dal with pure ghee and chutney. '' Churma'' is a popular delicacy usually served with ''baatis'' and dal. It is coarsely ground wheat crushed and cooked with gh ...
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Dal Baati
Daal bati is an Indian dish of dal (lentils) and bati (hard wheat rolls). It is popular in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (especially in Braj, Nimar and Malwa regions), Maharashtra's Khandesh and Vidarbha region, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. Daal is prepared using tuvaar dal, chana daal (prepared by removing the skin of split chickpeas), mung dal, moth dal, or urad dal. The pulses or lentils are cooked together after being soaked in water for a few hours. First, a small amount of vegetable oil is heated in a frying pan and then the seasoning ''rai-jeera'' (mustard and cumin seeds) is added to the hot oil. Then green chilli, garlic and some spices including asafoetida, red chilli, turmeric, coriander, and ginger are added. There may be a sweet and sour version of the dal in some regions. Finally, the boiled daal is added and cooked. '' Baati'' is a hard bread made up of wheat flour commonly known as ''aata''. Wheat flour is kneaded with salt, dahi (yogurt) and water. Tennis ...
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Litti (cuisine)
Litti (Bhojpuri: 𑂪𑂲𑂗𑂲 ''romanized:'' Leetee'')'' a wholewheat flour dough ball stuffed with a spiced mixture of satui (roasted black chickpea flour). Litti, along with chokha, is a complete meal that is popular in the Indian states of Bihar, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Nepalese provinces of Madhesh and Lumbini (eastern parts). It is also a popular street food in small towns and cities. Over the years it has gained international recognition. It consists of a wheat dough ball filled with a mixture of roasted gram flour, spices, and herbs, which is then roasted on hot charcoal or dried cow dung fire. They can also be baked in an oven, roasted on a tava or fried. Historical background The history of Litti is deeply rooted in the Bhojpuri region of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the cities of Buxar and Banaras. Both the Panchkosi Jatra and the Lota-Bhanta Mela are significant cultural and religious events in these regions, highlighting the rituali ...
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Rajasthan
Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern side, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the Great Indian Desert) and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab, India, Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its geographical location is 23°3' to 30°12' North latitude and 69°30' to 78°17' East longitude, with the Tropic of Can ...
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Tomato
The tomato (, ), ''Solanum lycopersicum'', is a plant whose fruit is an edible Berry (botany), berry that is eaten as a vegetable. The tomato is a member of the nightshade family that includes tobacco, potato, and chili peppers. It originated from and was domesticated in western South America. It was introduced to the Old World by the Spanish in the Columbian exchange in the 16th century. Tomato plants are vines, largely Annual plant, annual and vulnerable to frost, though sometimes living longer in greenhouses. The flowers are able to self-fertilise. Modern varieties have been bred to ripen uniformly red, in a process that has impaired the fruit's sweetness and flavor. There are thousands of cultivars, varying in size, color, shape, and flavor. Tomatoes are attacked by many insect pests and nematodes, and are subject to diseases caused by viruses and by mildew and blight fungi. The tomato has a strong savoury umami flavor, and is an important ingredient in cuisines around ...
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Kadhi
Kadhi or karhi is a yogurt-based dish originating from Rajasthan, India. It is made by simmering yogurt with besan (gram flour) and spices until it forms a thick, tangy gravy. It is sometimes mixed with pakoras (deep-fried fritters). It is often eaten with cooked rice or roti. Etymology The word Kadhi is derived from the Sanskrit root ''kvathita'' (क्वथित) which refers to a decoction or a gruel of curcuma, asafoetida and buttermilk. In Sanskrit literature, Kadhi has been referred to with the name ''kvathika'' (क्वथिका). Origin The kadhi is believed to be originated in the arid landscapes of Rajasthan, where cooks incorporated dairy products to compensate for the limited availability of vegetables. Although Punjabis may have a strong association with kadhi-chawal, its origins trace back to Rajasthan, according to Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur. Historically, kadhi was first crafted in Rajasthan before spreading to Gujarat and Sindh regions. Chef K ...
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Garlic Chutney
Garlic (''Allium sativum'') is a species of bulbous flowering plants in the genus ''Allium''. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chives, Welsh onion, and Chinese onion. Garlic is native to central and south Asia, stretching from the Black Sea through the southern Caucasus, northeastern Iran, and the Hindu Kush; it also grows wild in parts of Mediterranean Europe. There are two subspecies and hundreds of varieties of garlic. Garlic has been used for thousands of years as a seasoning, culinary ingredient, traditional medical remedy; it was known in many ancient civilizations, including the Babylonians, Egyptians, Romans, and Chinese, and remains significant in many cuisines and folk treatments, especially across the Mediterranean and Asia. Garlic propagates in a variety of climates and conditions and is produced globally; China is by far the largest producer, accounting for over two thirds (73%) of the world's supply in 2021. Description Garlic is a pe ...
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Dal Bati Choorma
Dal is a term in the Indian subcontinent for dried, split pulses. Dal or DAL may also refer to: Places Cambodia *Dal, Ke Chong Finland * Laakso, a neighbourhood of Helsinki India * Dal Lake, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India * Dal Lake (Himachal Pradesh), India Iran * Dal, Khuzestan * Dal, Kurdistan Norway * Dal, Norway ** Dal Station Romania *Dál, the Hungarian name of Deal, Câlnic, Alba Sweden * Dal Hundred, Östergötland * Dal River Science and technology * Data access layer, a software architecture layer * Database abstraction layer, an application programming interface * Data Access Language, a discontinued SQL-like language and application programming interface by Apple Computer * Decalitre, a measure of volume * Direct Algebraic Logic, Sharp's calculator input method * Development Assurance Level in ARP4754 Transport * Dallas Love Field, an airport in Dallas, Texas * Delta Air Lines, ICAO airline code DAL * Deutsche Afrika-Linien, a Ge ...
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Dal Baati Rajwadi Thali
Dal is a term in the Indian subcontinent for dried, split pulses. Dal or DAL may also refer to: Places Cambodia *Dal, Ke Chong Finland * Laakso, a neighbourhood of Helsinki India *Dal Lake, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India *Dal Lake (Himachal Pradesh), India Iran *Dal, Khuzestan *Dal, Kurdistan Norway *Dal, Norway **Dal Station Romania *Dál, the Hungarian name of Deal, Câlnic, Alba Sweden *Dal Hundred, Östergötland *Dal River Science and technology * Data access layer, a software architecture layer * Database abstraction layer, an application programming interface * Data Access Language, a discontinued SQL-like language and application programming interface by Apple Computer * Decalitre, a measure of volume * Direct Algebraic Logic, Sharp's calculator input method * Development Assurance Level in ARP4754 Transport * Dallas Love Field, an airport in Dallas, Texas * Delta Air Lines, ICAO airline code DAL * Deutsche Afrika-Linien, a German shipping c ...
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Jaggery
Jaggery is a List of unrefined sweeteners, traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar consumed in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, North America, Central America, Brazil and Africa. It is a concentrated product of Sugarcane juice, cane juice and often Date (fruit), date or Arecaceae, palm plant sap, sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in colour. It contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, and up to 20% moisture, with the remainder made up of other insoluble matter, such as wood ash, proteins, and bagasse fibres. Jaggery is very similar to muscovado, an important sweetener in Portuguese cuisine, Portuguese, British cuisine, British and French cuisine. Etymology Jaggery comes from Portuguese terms , , borrowed from Malayalam (), which is borrowed from Sanskrit (). It is a wikt:Appendix:Glossary#doublet, doublet of wikt:sugar#English, sugar. Origins and production Jaggery is made of the products o ...
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Churma
Churma is a popular Rajasthani, Bihari, Uttar Pradeshi, Haryanvi, and Awadhi delicacy from India. In Punjab, the dish is called ''churi''. It is coarsely ground wheat, crushed and cooked with ghee and sugar. In Haryana, churma is made by mashing up roti in ghee and jaggery. It is not served with ghee, especially as a diet for the wrestlers sparring in the dangal of akharas.Bite this! Festivals and the Sweet Haryanvi
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Chutney
A chutney () is a spread typically associated with cuisines of the Indian subcontinent. Chutneys are made in a wide variety of forms, such as a tomato relish, a ground peanut garnish, yogurt, or curd, cucumber, spicy coconut, spicy onion, or mint dipping sauce. Etymology The word ''chutney'' derives from Hindustani/Urdu (Nastaliq: چٹنی, Devanagari: चटनी) ''chaṭnī'', deriving from चाटना ''chāṭnā'' 'to lick' or 'to eat with appetite'. In India, ''chutney'' refers to fresh and pickled preparations indiscriminately; however, several Indian languages use the word for fresh preparations only. Overview In India, chutneys can be either made alongside pickles that are matured in the sun for up to two weeks and kept up to a year or, more commonly, are freshly made from fresh ingredients that can be kept a couple of days or a week in the refrigerator. In South India, Chutneys are also known as ''Pachadi'' (, , , , ) which generally refers to t ...
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