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Bhoonja

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Bhoonja
TypeSnack
CourseSnack
Place of originIndia
Region or stateBhojpuri region, Bihar, Odisha
Main ingredientsRice, peanuts, spiced pulses, seb, Maize, Black Gram, onion, green chilly

Bhooja[1] (Bhojpuri: 𑂦𑂴𑂔𑂰, romanized: Bhōjā) is one of many typical evening snacks consumed in East India. It is available in varied versions under varied names across the Northern plains.

Ingredients include specially roasted rice, mixture of peanuts, various spiced pulses, seb (salty fried beans), coconut dried-ups,[clarification needed] spices, salt and mustard.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bhoonja-Best Indian Snack for Winter". foodsonstreet.wordpress.com. 15 December 2016.
  2. ^ Lalita Prasad Vidyarthi; Ramakant Prasad; Vijay S. Upadhyay (1979). Changing Dietary Patterns and Habits: A Socio-cultural Study of Bihar. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 60–. GGKEY:SA1CFA4F2CR.