Kundan Kumar/Gaya. Special attention is given to food and drink in the country. Different dishes in every state have their own identity. Bihar is also no less in terms of food. Many types of dishes are prepared here which are famous not only in the country but also abroad. It especially contains Tilkut, Lai, Peda, Anarsa, Khurma, Khaja. In this context, one delicious thing in Gaya is Bakarkhani. People of Islam religion like it more. There is a tradition of giving it here in Neg. Besides this, wedding processions are also welcomed here.
It is famous by the name of sweet bread
Bakerkhani is made on a large scale in Gaya, Bihar and there are three-four big bakeries here. Even today, the sweet fragrance of Bakarkhani near Chhatta Masjid of the city attracts a lot of people. Apart from the Muslim community, people of other societies also like it very much. People of other communities do not call it Bakarkhani but call it sweet roti. Bakarkhani is very soft and tasty. It is sold throughout the year. Its sales also increase during weddings of Muslim community. Wedding processions are also welcomed from Bakarkhani.
Farewell to daughters is done by giving them bakarkhani.
It is said about Bakarkhani that without it daughters do not go to their in-laws’ house. In Gaya, there is a very old tradition of bidding farewell to daughters by giving them Bakarkhani. In marriage, 101 to 151 pieces of Bakarkhani nega are sent. As soon as one enters the Chhatta Masjid area of Gaya, the faint fragrance of Bakarkhani starts wafting in. It takes a lot of hard work to make it. Only then does it taste delicious.
Gaya can also be called Bakarkhani market. Gaya’s Bakarkhani is famous for its taste in the country and abroad. Especially the people living in this area or Bihar order it, people from here send it as a message.
After heating, one gets the taste of fresh food.
The specialty of Bakarkhani is that people keep it in their homes for a long time. It does not spoil for weeks. After heating, one gets the taste of fresh baked goods. People eat it as is or like to eat it with non-veg also.
The construction of Bakarkhani in Gaya has been going on for more than 100 years. Sultan Bakarkhani near Chhatta Masjid is very famous. 300-400 pieces are prepared daily in their bakery. Three types of Bakarkhani are made here whose price is 60, 80 and 120 rupees.
This is how bakarkhani is made
Generally, flour is used the most in preparing Bakarkhani. The artisans of Sultan Sale who prepare Bakarkhani tell that sugar, milk, cardamom, khoya, sesame, ghee refined, coconut shavings, cherries, dry fruits etc. are mixed in the flour. After that, water is added as per requirement and kneaded for a long time. After this Bela leaves.
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Then after cutting it into round shape by machine, it is put in the furnace. It is taken out after 20 minutes. Refinement is applied on it and it is polished, after which Bakarkhani is ready.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: February 15, 2024, 09:06 IST