You know its winter when the sun decides to favour you by being more soothing, bonfire is a big YESSSS and the smell of ginger tea brings a wide smile on your face.
Winter means a wide variety of cuisine to munch on to and if you are in Varanasi then congratulations! You are already in one of the food heavens of the season.
Banaras is a blend of cultures and as an outcome of which a wide variety of cuisine could be found here. One such palatable food item is the Banarasi “Chooda Matar”. One of the most demanded breakfast and evening time snack! We know, your taste buds are tickling already.
This street food is a Banarasi version of the Maharashtrian Poha or the Poha Chiwada of Bihar, yet so different from those dishes. The preparation process is inclusive and is made up of flattened rice along with fresh green peas of winter and to add to its taste its prepared in Ghee (butter). It includes a blend of spices, Garam Masala, is loaded with cashews and raisins and many more ingredients to give it a royal savoury.
One of the ingredients which sets it apart from the Marathi and Bihari counterparts is that onion isn’t added to the delicacy here in Varanasi. You are sure to find this appetizer in almost every Chaat or confectionary shop or the food joints of the city and is eaten by people with great endearment and is prepared in every house as well.
Now that you know about the another hit dish of Varanasi other than Malaiyo, don’t forget to set out some time and taste it to experience it for yourself.
HAPPY MUNCHING!!
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