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| Region or state | Mithila, Nepal (Madhesh, Koshi) and India (Bihar) |
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| Associated cuisine | Maithil cuisine |
| Main ingredients | rice flour and stuffings (lentils specially black gram) |
Bagiya (also called Pithha) is a delicacy of the Maithils, Tharu and Dhimal communities of India and Nepal. It is a steamed dumpling that consists of an external covering of rice flour and an inner content of sweet substances such as chaku, vegetables and other fried items. The delicacy plays a very important role in Madhesi and Tharu society, and is a key part of the festival of Diwali (also known as Deepawali or Tihar) on the day of Laxmi Puja.
