Tarua facts for kids
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| Place of origin | India and Nepal |
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| Region or state | Mithila |
| Main ingredients | vegetables, gram flour, rice flour |
Tarua is a yummy dish from South Asia. It's made from thin slices of vegetables. These slices are dipped in a special batter. Then, they are deep-fried until they are crispy and golden. Tarua is very popular with the Maithils people. They live in parts of India and Nepal. In the Mithila region, Tarua is a super special food. People there believe you must serve Tarua to welcome guests!
How to Make Tarua
Making Tarua is quite simple and fun. First, you need to cut green vegetables or vegetable leaves. You can cut them into different cool shapes.
Next, you make the batter. This batter is usually made from gram flour or rice flour. To give it a kick, people add black pepper, red chili powder, and salt.
Once the batter is ready, you dip the vegetable pieces into it. Make sure they are fully covered! Finally, these coated vegetables are deep-fried in hot oil. They cook until they are golden brown and delicious.
Different Kinds of Tarua
You can make Tarua from almost any green vegetable. This means there are many tasty types to try! Here are some of the most popular ones:
- Tilkor tarua: This kind is made using special Tilkor leaves.
- Aloo tarua: This is a favorite, made from slices of potato.
- Bhindi tarua: Made from okra, which is also called lady's finger.
- Kobi tarua: Uses florets of cauliflower.
- Baigan tarua: Made from brinjal, also known as eggplant.
- Kadima tarua: Uses pumpkin slices.
- Kaddu tarua: Made from bottle gourd.
- Karela tarua: Uses bitter gourd, which has a unique taste.
- Ol tarua: Made from elephant foot yam.
- Aurabi tarua: Uses taro root.
- Kumahar tarua: Made from ash gourd.
- Khamharua tarua: Uses a type of yam called Dioscorea satiea.
- Parwal tarua: Made from pointed gourd.
Each type of Tarua offers a different flavor and texture. It's a great way to enjoy many kinds of vegetables!
