Bhakkha
Bhakkha, a steam rice dish, popularly made in Rajbanshi and Tharu community
Typecake
Region or stateTerai region of Southeastern Nepal
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsRice flour

Bhakkha is a traditional food of the Rajbanshi and Tharu people from West Bengal, seemanchal and South eastern Nepal. It is a fluffy rice cake.[1][2][3]

Bhakkha is prepared by lightly soaking milled rice in water and massaging with palms. It is then sieved to separate sand grain sized pieces. The sieved rice grains is lightly compacted in a bowl and steamed. Traditionally, the steaming is done in a clay pot for 30 seconds or a minute depending upon the temperature of the water. It is served in breakfast or as a snack with freshly prepared tomato pickle.[4][5][6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bhakka sells like hot cake just at Rs 10". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  2. ↑ "Tharu Cuisines and Delicacies (in Pictures)". The Nepali Food Blog | theGundruk.com. 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  3. ↑ Katuwal, Sita (2017-08-12). "Bhakka- Eastern Tharu Delicacy". The Nepali Food Blog | theGundruk.com. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  4. ↑ Katuwal, Sita (2017-08-12). "Bhakka- Eastern Rajbanshi Delicacy". The Nepali Food Blog | theGundruk.com. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  5. ↑ Century-Foods (2022-09-21). "Traditional Nepali Must Try Dishes - A Highlight On Tharu Cuisine". Century Spices & Snacks. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  6. ↑ "Bhakka | The Taste of Eastern Terai _ West Bengal in Rice Cake - Aleena Rayamajhi". Namchey. Retrieved 2023-12-24.


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