Succulent “Bagiya” is a delicacy prepared during a newborn child’s first winter, namely “pusauth” by Maithil brahimns. It is a simple preparation consisting of doughed rice with warm jaggery inside. It is real treat in cold winter nights in North Bihar. It is prepared in both the steamed and the fried varieties. The preparation of the steamed variety is discussed below.
Material Required (Serving 4-5 people)
Rice Flour – 4 cups
Jaggery – 500 Grams
Preparation Steps:
1. Take some water (about 2 cups) in a vessel and let it warm.
2. Keep adding rice flour to it with continuous mixing to avoid lump formation.
3. Keep mixing till the dough is ready with the water no longer visible.
4. Make small balls of approximately palm size from the dough in the warm condition.
5. Add bits of jaggery(about 1 Tablespoon) in the mid of these balls.
6. Reconfigure the balls to a rhombus shape by hand.
7. Repeat the above steps for other 8-10 pieces and place it warm water.
8. Steam it for sometime and the succulent “Bagiya” is ready to savour.
Things to Take Care of Bell:
1. Start with sufficient amount of water but not too much of it as it will make the dough too thin.
2. Keep mixing the rice flour properly to avoid any lumps .
