Bhakkha Explained

Type:	cake
Region:	West Bengal, Bihar and Terai region of Southeastern Nepal
Served:	Hot
Main Ingredient:	Rice 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]}

See also

• Idli
• Nepalese cuisine
• List of Nepalese dishes

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bhakka sells like hot cake just at Rs 10. GorakhaPatra. 2021-07-23.
2. Web site: 2016-01-16 . Tharu Cuisines and Delicacies (in Pictures) . 2023-12-24 . The Nepali Food Blog theGundruk.com . en-US.
3. Web site: Katuwal . Sita . 2017-08-12 . Bhakka- Eastern Tharu Delicacy . 2023-12-24 . The Nepali Food Blog theGundruk.com . en-US.
4. Web site: Century-Foods . 2022-09-21 . Traditional Nepali Must Try Dishes - A Highlight On Tharu Cuisine . 2023-12-24 . Century Spices & Snacks . en-US.
5. Web site: Bhakka The Taste of Eastern Terai- Aleena Rayamajhi . 2023-12-24 . Namchey . en.
6. Web site: Bhakka: A Reason to Wake Up in Wintry Mornings . 2024-01-29 . nepaltraveller.com . en.