Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated by women in parts of northern Indian states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh.
On this day, women are decked up in pretty clothes, jewelry, and henna. Women observe fast for their husbands’ good health and marital life. The festival celebrates the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
On the auspicious festival of Teej, here’s looking at 10 delicious food festival that can be prepared at home on the day.
- Rajasthani Mirchi Vada
Hariyali Teej is a significant festival in the state of Rajasthan. On the festival, Rajasthani Mirchi vada recipe is made with a chili potato filling which is a deep-fried to perfect crisp. The recipe is best for spice lovers on the festival.
- Dal Ki Kachori
Kachoris are pure bliss. This popular Indian snack has dal sautéed with spices and stuffed in a cover of flour which is deep-fried to delicious crisp snack. This will surely top the list of Teej dishes.
- Bedmi Puri with Raseele Aloo
Although it might sound like a typical dish it does top the list. Bedmi puri with aloo is a meal that has flavors of aloo curry made with spices cooked into tomato gravy. Bedmi is made with semolina and aamchoor, urad dal, chilies, and other spices.
- Hara Bhara Kebab
Just like a vegetable cutlet, Hara bhara kebab is an appetizer with spices along with goodness of veggies like spinach, peas tomatoes, and potatoes with tangy chat masala and lemon. It is a super easy snack to make at the festival.
- Daal Baati
In the main course section, this dish a must-have. The ghee laden stuffed baatis can be served with hot dal or sweet choorma. Thus Rajasthani dish is a heavenly treat to make on the festival of Teej or any other special occasion.
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