Discover Baghelkhand's Indarhar: A Protein-Rich Lentil Delicacy for Winter

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News18•05-01-2026, 21:32
Discover Baghelkhand's Indarhar: A Protein-Rich Lentil Delicacy for Winter
- •Indarhar is a traditional Bagheli dish from Baghelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, recently featured at Khajuraho's Adivart establishment.
- •Prepared from 4-5 types of lentils (chana, moong, masoor, urad), soaked overnight and ground into a spiced paste.
- •The lentil paste is mixed with traditional spices, steamed, cut into barfi-shaped pieces, and served with tomato or Kaitha chutney.
- •It's a healthy, high-protein dish with minimal oil/spices, free from maida or harmful substances.
- •Popular in Baghelkhand and Bundelkhand, it has been served in Bhopal, Ujjain, and Indore by experts Manvati Gupta and Urmila Dhayak.
Why It Matters: Indarhar is a healthy, protein-rich Bagheli lentil dish, easy to make and popular across regions.
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