Bhima probably learned the art of cooking from mother Kunti and Draupadi.During his exile, he cooked and fed the Pandavas one by one.He was in charge of the kitchen in Virat’s palace and used to cook delicious food.
Sambar is always available in South Indian restaurants. This is the most popular dish there. Be it Dosa, Idli or Uttapam – Sambar is served with everything. Which is a sour dal, in which all the vegetables are mixed. It is said that Bhima was the first to prepare this special dal. While the Pandavas were spending their days in exile. By the way, Bhima was an amazing cook. It is said that he used to cook very tasty food. He was such an expert cook that he could single-handedly cook food for the entire wedding procession.
Let us first know about Sambar. Any South Indian dish is incomplete without sambar. Just as choli-daman goes together, similar is the situation with sambar and some South Indian dishes. Therefore, from the food point of view, the origin of Sambar was the biggest discovery of Indian food. There are many types of stories regarding this. Some people say that it originated in South India while others connect it to Maratha ruler Sambhaji.
Was Sambar made for the first time by Bhima?
So how did Sambar’s name get associated with Bhima? It is not clear whether Sambar was started by Bhima or not. A folk tale says that Sambar was created by Bhima. When the Pandavas reached South India during their exile, Bhima prepared sambar from the ingredients available in the forest.
It is said that when Bhima was in exile with his brothers, he invented many new dishes while cooking. (image generated by Leonardo AI)
When Bhima served this dish, there was applause.
This story is told to make the history of Sambar interesting. There is no historical evidence for this. Sambar is actually a South Indian dish, which uses tamarind, lentils and vegetables. But it is true that Bhima’s name is definitely associated with a dish of South India, it is like Sambar and when Bhima prepared and served it, the people who ate it were wowed.
Avial was prepared by Bhima in his exile.
The name of this dish is Avial. This is a major South Indian dish, which is especially famous in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This dish is prepared with a variety of vegetables, coconut, curd and spices. In some folk tales of Mahabharata, it is said that Bhima had prepared this dish during his exile.
It is mentioned in Mahabharata that Avial, a delicious dish made by mixing curd and vegetables, was first prepared by Bhima. (image generated by Leonardo AI)
This dish is also mentioned in Mahabharata.
Avial is also mentioned in the Mahabharata, where it is considered to be one of the dishes created by Bhima. It is said that Bhima prepared this dish when he prepared food for his brothers.
How was this dish prepared?
It is also said that the mixture of vegetables in tamarind and coconut gravy was prepared by Avial Bhima in the kitchen of King Virat. Some people say that he prepared this dish during his exile when he was cooking for unexpected guests.
Avial is certainly an important part of Indian cooking. This is seen as a gift from Bhima. The main attraction of this dish is its variety and healthy ingredients, which make it special.
When the Pandavas reached the city of Virat in exile, Bhima became the chief cook of the palace kitchen. The food prepared by him there was very tasty. (image generated by Leonardo AI)
It is said that when Pandavas reached Kerala during their exile, a cook there taught Bhima the method of preparing this dish. Then Bhima made some more changes in it. It is usually served with rice.
Bheem was a perfect cook
In the stories of the Mahabharata, Bhima is described as a skilled cook, especially during his exile. Then he became a cook by the name of Ballabh in Virat’s palace. The responsibility of the kitchen of the palace fell upon him. There he used to cook such things every day that the people of the palace were seen licking their fingers. He prepared sumptuous feasts in the court of Virat on various occasions, which enhanced his reputation as a cook.
used to show creativity in the kitchen
.Bhima was very skilled in cooking food for his brothers and guests. During Mahabharata, he used to show a lot of creativity in the kitchen. Used to prepare many types of dishes. The food prepared by him included both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Bheem made Khichdi more delicious
It is believed in folklore that Bhima popularized dishes like Khichdi. He created a simple yet delicious dish called Khichdi by mixing different pulses, rice, and spices.
invented laddu
In some folklore it is said that Bhima made laddus as Prasad. He was strong and powerful, so he prepared a sweet full of energy and delicious.
organizing banquets
Bhima was known for his grandeur and strength. Everything was made in large quantities in his kitchen. His way of cooking became ideal for kings and emperors. There is no doubt that Bhima was the first pioneer of Indian cooking.
From whom did you learn the art of cooking?
In some folklore it is said that Bhima may have taken initial cooking lessons from his mother Kunti or Draupadi. Draupadi herself was skilled in cooking.
Kheer was also made delicious
Kheer was eaten with great enthusiasm during the Mahabharata period. Bhima was expert in making it. He used to make many types of kheer. It was made from rice, milk and jaggery or honey. Kheer is famous as Payasam in South India and Kheer in North India.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 3, 2024, 12:40 IST