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

Aamat: Bastar's Tangy Bamboo Curry

20 mins
(85)

A light, tangy Bastar-style curry often made with bamboo shoots and seasonal vegetables.

VegetarianGluten-FreeVegan
Angakar Roti: The Wood-Fired Leaf Bread

Angakar Roti: The Wood-Fired Leaf Bread

20 mins
(115)

Soft, thick rice-flour roti cooked on a tawa—simple and filling, perfect with chutney or pickle.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Bafauri: The Steamed Chana Dal Secret

Bafauri: The Steamed Chana Dal Secret

20 mins
(95)

Healthy steamed chana dal dumplings—oil-free, protein-rich, and full of flavor.

VegetarianGluten-FreeVegan
Bara: The Festive Lentil Fritter Secret

Bara: The Festive Lentil Fritter Secret

20 mins
(190)

Crispy outside, soft inside—Chhattisgarhi bara made from soaked chana dal, deep-fried like vada.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Bore Baasi: The Summer Coolant Ritual

Bore Baasi: The Summer Coolant Ritual

20 mins
(250)

Traditional summer comfort food—leftover rice soaked in water, eaten chilled with simple sides.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Chila: The Rice Flour Pancake Hook

Chila: The Rice Flour Pancake Hook

20 mins
(155)

Chhattisgarhi-style cheela—quick savory pancakes, ideal for breakfast.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Dubki Kadhi: The Floating Dumpling Secret

Dubki Kadhi: The Floating Dumpling Secret

20 mins
(140)

Soft besan “dubki” dumplings simmered in a tangy kadhi—comforting and flavorful.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Fara

Fara

20 mins
(10)

Steamed rice dumplings.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Fara / Phara: The Desi Momos Secret

Fara / Phara: The Desi Momos Secret

20 mins
(210)

Traditional fara with a light tempering—soft, steamed, and perfect with chutney.

VegetarianGluten-Free
Gulgula: The Sweet Wheat Fritter Hook

Gulgula: The Sweet Wheat Fritter Hook

20 mins
(160)

Soft, sweet fried bites made with jaggery and flour—perfect with tea.

Vegetarian
Muthia: The Oil-Free Snack Secret

Muthia: The Oil-Free Snack Secret

20 mins
(120)

Steamed, lightly tempered snack—filling and healthier than deep-fried options.

VegetarianGluten-FreeVegan