(stuffed with Daal and cooked in steam) Gujhiya Mal Pua Padukiya Laktho Bharwa Nimki Kachauri Sev Dalmot Chana ke saag Sarson ke saag Bathua ke saag Palak saag Khesari ke saag Desserts Khurma Malaiyo Anarsa Balushahi Thekua Gaja Rasmalai Rabri Doodh Pitha Falooda Lawanglata Chandrakala Khaja Khajhulee Meethe Samose Batasha Halwa, generally of Soozi (Semolina), Gajar (Carrot), Besan (Chickpea flour), Atta (Whole wheat flour), Singhara (Chestnut), Doodhi (Bottle gourd), Badam (Almond), Khas khas (Poppy seeds) Sohan halwa Laddoo (made up of besan, motichur, bundi, gond, mewe etc.) Barfi Gulab Jamun Murabba Petha Kheer Sheer Korma Sevai Kalakand Pera Son Papdi Methi Ke Laddoo (esp. during winters. It is prepared by mixing powdered fenugreek seeds and powdered flax seeds with much ghee and jaggery and nuts and raisins.) Tilwa (esp. during winters) Til ki Laai Tilkut Parwal ki Mithai Jalebi Belgrami (A dry sweet made up of Maida, Sugar and Ghee) Pedukia/Murki A dry sweet made up of Maida and stuffed with mixture of Khowa/fried Soozi (Semolina, sautéed in little Ghee) and Sugar and then fried. Ghujhia (Pedukia dipped in sugar syrup) Laktho (A dry and hard sweet, made up of Maida and Jaggery and seasoned with aniseed) Malai Kofta Pua Malpua Sev-Bunia (Bundia) Kulfi Drinks Banarasi Lassi: Varanasi, one of the prominent cities of Bhojpur region is known for special variation of Lassi, popularly known as Banarasi Lassi'. The Curd for Banarasi Lassi is made with reduced milk which gives it a creamy & thick texture. It is then sweetened, churned and served with generous blob of Rabdi in earthen pots called Kulhads. Amjhora: It is a Mango based drink prepared during summers. Raw Mango is first charred/barbecued in the embers, then peeled and deseeded. The mango pulp is then flavoured using cumin powder, rock salt, mint, jaggery and mixed with chilled water to make a drink. Thandai : It is a sweet and cold milk based drink prepared with a mixture of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. It can be prepared in many variations. It is usually prepares for Shivaratri and Holi festivals. Kachras/Okh ka Ras: Sugarcane juice flavoured with ginger, mint, lemon is commonly drunk in bright afternoon period during winters. Sometimes it is mixed with orange or some citrus juice to reduce sweetness. Sattu Panna/ Sattu Ghol : It is an energizing drink that not only quenches