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Mithila Cuisine/Food, Bagiya (Rice flour dumpling)

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Bagiya (Rice flour dumpling)
Bagiya (Rice flour dumpling)
  • Succulent “Bagiya” is a delicacy prepared during a newborn child’s first winter,
     namely “pusauth” by Maithil brahimns
  • It is a simple preparation consisting of doughed rice with warm jaggery inside
  • It is prepared in both the steamed and the fried varieties

  • holds a special place in the Janakpuriyian cuisine
  • Rice flour dumpling, unique in shape and size
  • As it is steamed and cooked well, it is delicious

  • The flour is then sifted and fried
  • Warm water is mixed to flour and it is kneaded enough to prepare the tender dough
  • Steamed lentils, spices, ginger and salt is added to the dumplings made from the dough

  • They are then flattened with the palms at the middle while both the ends are left protruding out
  • The dumplings are then steamed over a pot of boiling water
  • The steamed bagiya is served with chutney or vegetable curry 
  • It is real treat in cold winter nights in Maithilis houses and North Bihar people