Madhubani. There is a famous Peda shop at Dhakjari Chowk in Benipatti block of Madhubani district of Bihar. This shop has been operating for the last 100 years. From mango to special, people are crazy about the pure pedas of this shop. Peda is supplied to far away places from this shop. This shop is now being managed by the fourth generation people. The current operator of the shop, Ugeshchandra Jha, has a unique art of making the famous Peda. This is the reason why people come to them to eat Peda.
The tree is in demand in foreign countries also
According to shop operator Ugeshchandra Jha, 25 to 30 kg of pedas are sold here every day. Whereas one kg of Peda is Rs 400. The special thing is that two types of Peda are made here. Whereas special peda is sold for Rs 500 per kg. People get it made by placing orders. Due to the fame of this shop, not only local people but also people from far away places come to buy it. The tree here is famous in foreign countries also. A large number of people get Peda made from here and take it abroad with them as a message.
On low flame of coal the peda is ready.
Ugeshchandra Jha tells about the specialty of his Peda that it is made from pure milk and sugar. It is cooked on coal fire on an earthen stove. This is the reason why Peda is known for its unique taste and fragrance. The special thing about pedas made in earthen pots is that its sweetness and texture have a different taste, which makes it different from other shop pedas.
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For the local people, this peda is an important part of their traditional taste and culture. The fourth generation people are working hard to keep this tradition alive and because of their efforts this shop is still running. This peda shop has given Madhubani a special place in the field of sweets. It has also become a great example of a local business, which has maintained its identity for generations.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 23, 2024, 17:35 IST
