Hartalika Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated in various parts of India and Nepal, particularly by married women for the well-being of their husbands and their own marital bliss. People fast, wear traditional clothes, and prepare special festive dishes on this occasion.
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Ghewar
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Ghewar is a traditional sweet dish made from maida, khoya, ghee, and sugar. It's a popular dessert that has a crispy and honeycomb-like texture that makes it a delightful treat on the occasion of Teej.
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Kheer
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No Indian festival is complete without Kheer. It is a rice pudding with milk, rice, and sugar, which is garnered with saffron, nuts, and cardamom.
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Gujia
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Gujia is a traditional sweet enjoyed at various Indian festivals, including Teej. It is prepared with delicious sweet fillings with a thick layer of maida, which is fried to perfection.
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Dal Bhat
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Dal Bhat is a staple meal in Nepal, consisting of steamed rice (bhat) served with lentil soup (dal) and various vegetable and meat dishes. It's a hearty and nutritious meal often enjoyed during festivals like Teej.
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Puran Poli
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Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread made by stuffing a mixture of chana dal, jaggery, and spices inside a dough made from wheat flour. It's a popular dessert in many parts of India.