Bagiya Explained

Bagiya (also called Pithha^[1]) is a delicacy of the Maithil,^[2] Tharu and Dhimal communities of India and Nepal. It is a steamed dumpling that consists of an external covering of rice flour^[3] and an inner content of sweet substances such like chaku, vegetables and other fried items. The delicacy plays a very important role in Tharu society, and is a key part of the festival of Diwali (also known as Deepawali or Tihar) on the day of Laxmi Puja.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• Indian Cuisine
• Dhikri
• Yomari
• List of Nepalese dishes

External links

• How to make Bagiya?

Notes and References

1. Web site: मिथिला के खान-पान की संस्कृति की पहचान बगिया. m.jagran.com.
2. Web site: सर्दी में बनने वाले खास स्नैक्स में से एक है यह गुड़ की बगिया. www.pakwangali.in. 18 September 2018.
3. News: Making Bagiya. Boss Nepal. 2018-09-15. en-US.
4. Web site: Food and The Nepali. ECS NEPAL. en. 2018-09-15.
5. News: Tharu Cuisines and Delicacies (in Pictures) - The Nepali Food Blog theGundruk.com. 2016-01-16. The Nepali Food Blog theGundruk.com. 2018-09-15. en-US.