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Three decades ago, 50 families of Biharigarh were struggling with poverty and unemployment. There was neither support from farming nor any other employment. In such a situation, he started the work of making pakodas.
People come from far and wide to eat Biharigarh’s pakodas.
Saharanpur: On hearing the name of Biharigarh, the aroma and taste of pakodas comes to mind. This small village situated on the Delhi-Dehradun highway has distinguished itself with the taste of its special pakodas. This story, which started three decades ago, has today become the identity of Biharigarh. Here, quintals of pakodas are made and sold daily in more than 40 shops.
Three decades ago, 50 families of Biharigarh were struggling with poverty and unemployment. There was neither support from farming nor any other employment. In such a situation, he started the work of making pakodas. The result of his hard work and dedication was that his embroidery has not been lost even after three generations. Biharigarh’s pakodas are now famous not only in Uttar Pradesh, but also in Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
What is special in pakodas?
Biharigarh pakodas are made from moong dal. Apart from this, pakodas made of cabbage, brinjal, chilli, onion, fenugreek and spinach are also very popular. The special chutney served with pakodas further enhances their taste. The price of pakodas here is so affordable that people of every class can enjoy it.
What do customers say?
Customer Roshan Lal Saini told Local 18, “I have been tasting the pakodas here for the last 15 years. “One who eats these pakodas once, comes back for them again.” He told that pakodas are fried for about 18 hours in the shops here, and they are sold in large quantities.
Big names are also fans
Biharigarh’s pakodas are not only liked by the common people, but big leaders and ministers also stop here and taste them.
Biharigarh’s taste becomes an example
This story of Biharigarh is not limited to taste only, but it is the result of hard work, need and passion. The pakodas here are an inspiration for every person who dreams of doing something big.
Saharanpur,Uttar Pradesh
January 15, 2025, 16:46 IST