Chhattisgarh
Central India
The Rice Bowl of India, known for Bafauri and various rice flour pancakes.
Recipes from Chhattisgarh

Aamat: Bastar's Tangy Bamboo Curry
20 minsA light, tangy Bastar-style curry often made with bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables.

Angakar Roti: The Wood-Fired Leaf Bread
20 minsSoft, thick rice-flour roti cooked on a tawa—simple and filling, perfect with chutney or pickle.

Bafauri: The Steamed Chana Dal Secret
20 minsHealthy steamed chana dal dumplings—oil-free, protein-rich, and full of flavor.

Bara: The Festive Lentil Fritter Secret
20 minsCrispy outside, soft inside—Chhattisgarhi bara made from soaked chana dal, deep-fried like vada.

Bore Baasi: The Summer Coolant Ritual
20 minsTraditional summer comfort food—leftover rice soaked in water, eaten chilled with simple sides.

Chila: The Rice Flour Pancake Hook
20 minsChhattisgarhi-style cheela—quick savory pancakes, ideal for breakfast.

Dubki Kadhi: The Floating Dumpling Secret
20 minsSoft besan “dubki” dumplings simmered in a tangy kadhi—comforting and flavorful.

Fara
20 minsSteamed rice dumplings.

Fara / Phara: The Desi Momos Secret
20 minsTraditional fara with a light tempering—soft, steamed, and perfect with chutney.

Gulgula: The Sweet Wheat Fritter Hook
20 minsSoft, sweet fried bites made with jaggery and flour—perfect with tea.

Muthia: The Oil-Free Snack Secret
20 minsSteamed, lightly tempered snack—filling and healthier than deep-fried options.