Throughout the Bihar Meals Path, our love for sweets led us to go on an impromptu Mithai path, as we journey to Gaya from Patna seeking meals. The mithais out there on this stretch weren’t of any luxuriant variety however are had been easy and humble stuff. There have been 4 locations the place we had stopped by to see the mithais being made and take a look at them. This included the cities of Fatua, Dhanarua, Nishalganj and Silao. Let’s see what all did we attempt to what’s so distinctive about them.
Whereas driving down the Nationwide Freeway, the primary place that we halted at was a crowded tea stall beneath the 4 lane flyover in Fatua known as Neha Tea Stall. Our intention was to replenish the spirit with an energizing cup of tea as a result of it had been some time since now we have been driving. Apparently it was not simply the same old milky tea however matke wali chai or tea made in a clay pot. The earthy notes from the clay pot lent a novel style to this properly brewed tea. Chatting with the locals we got here to learn about this candy from Fatua known as mirjai. After gulping down two cups every of this matka wali tea, together with equally yummy peanut encrusted cookies we set out seeking mirjai.
A brief drive led us to Maharani Chowk in Fatuha. Mirjai is the favored candy on this area. It’s a deep fried candy snack constituted of maida, jaggery or sugar and shortening. This disc formed snack had a agency but crumbly texture and was enjoyable to have. After a fast chat with the homeowners of Amit mirjai store, we headed to our subsequent vacation spot Danarua that’s well-known for Lai Ke Ladoo.
A 32 km drive led us to Om Sai Baba Lai Bhandar in Dhanarua that’s maybe essentially the most famend store among the many quite a few lai outlets over right here. We had been fortunate to reach there proper on the time when a contemporary batch of lai ke ladoos had been going to be made. Made with Khoya, sugar and a novel ingredient known as khobi dana which was very related or maybe is the amaranth seeds, these sweets are mild and scrumptious. The khoya utilized in it’s ready within the store itself. A balanced use of cardamom powder additionally enhanced its deliciousness. They had been so good that we bought some packed for later consumption.
Our subsequent vacation spot was this small city known as Nischalganj the place pedas are a well-liked factor. The primary street on this space is lined with quite a few outlets promoting this conventional candy product of khoya and sugar. To seek out out what was so distinctive in regards to the pedas out there over right here, we checked into Shiv Shankar Ji store. At one nook the khoya was being cooked and on the entrance half contemporary balls of pedas had been being rolled out from a freshly ready khoya primarily based dough. The smooth, dense and delicate pedas had been yummy certainly.
From there we resumed our journey for Silao, a city well-known for the candy deal with known as khaja. This basic stuff, that Silao is famend for is an excellent delicate, multi layered deep fried puff pastry. This place too is lined up with khaja shops however essentially the most well-known one is the previous Kali Shah Khaja Store. The moreish and delicate style and texture of those khaja are attributed to the air and water of this space. On account of its quintessential fame, it has obtained the GI tag as properly. Silao ka khaja is a should strive in case you are en path to Gaya.
As we headed to Gaya seeking its fashionable flavours, we felt enriched and delighted to study in regards to the distinctive sweets out there throughout this area. We are going to see you quickly within the subsequent story. Until then preserve strolling and preserve exploring.
