Welcome to State Bitez- your go to place for exploring India’s diverse food, rich in flavours. If you have a keen interest in food, a traveller or a person who loves to cook, You’ve landed to the right place.
India is a diverse country with rich heritage of spice, flavours, colours and land. Each state in our country has it’s own unique taste of flavours which adds to the uniqueness and makes our country one of a kind. State Bitez is here to take you to a journey of food through different states, one at a time.
Let’s get started with this journey!
The Essence of State Bitez
I’m Manisha- an all time foodie who loves to explore different regions through food. State Bitez started for the love of food and also the fact that in india every food tells us a story. I feel so amazed when a particular food’s aroma and taste is different in every state, there is always a number of different ways used to make the same dish. So, i thought of starting this new journey where food lovers/travellers can benefit from it. When we travel to a different place, we often miss out on the authentic food of that place. State Bitez is a one stop solution when it comes to Indian food.
What You Can Look Forward to in State Bitez
State Bitez is not just about blog. It is a place where you explore every state in India through food.
- State Bitez will bring you the most authentic food of every state.
- Foods that are relished by the locals.
- The story behind a dish since food is not just a thing, it’s an emotion.
- State Bitez will also provide recipes for keen people.
State Bitez is for everyone- from the traveller who wants to taste the local food to the home cook who wants to try new recipes and the discoverer who wants to understand India through the flavors.
Our First Location: West Bengal
We’re starting our love for food with West Bengal, a state known for it’s rich culture and varieties in food. Located in india West Bengal serves, spicy, sweet and subtle food creating a balance. A state where food is an emotion filled with multi course meal, love and warmth for all.
Here’s providing you with a small glimpse of what’s coming next in our detailed West Bengal feature:
Signature Dishes:
- Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in mustard gravy) – Bengal’s delicacy made using hilsa fish in mustard paste. A very strong aroma with great taste.
- Macher Jhol – A curry made using seasonal vegetables and fish, a mix of light spices. It is paired best with hot steaming rice.
- Begun Bhaja – Brinjal slices shallow fried till crispy, often served with dal and rice.
- Puchka – Pani puri filled with potato masala and tangy water.
- Rosogulla & Mishti Doi – None of the Bengali meal is complete without sweets. Rosogulla is a soft, spongy goodness soaked in sweet syrup and mishti doi is sweet, fermented yoghurt.
Speciality Of Bengali Food
- Making use of mustard oil and seeds activates our tastebuds.
- A proper “course system” is followed even at home – starting with a bitter dish and ending with a sweet one.
- Indulgence in veg as well as non-veg food from shukto to chingri malai curry.
- Lastly, Bengal’s dominance in sweets.
In the next blog, we will go into the depth of West Bengal.
What’s Coming Next
Every week, i’ll be diving into different different states, exploring foods. You can expect deep dives into:
- Street foods
- The signature dishes
- Festive foods
- Story behind foods
- Fun facts you didn’t know
Overall, you can think of State Bitez as a palatable Indian map where your food knowledge gets richer with every new post.
Let’s Make It Reciprocal
Food unites us, so it would be best if you could share your best food experiences or maybe talk about which state’s food you’d want me to explore next. You could also share your food recipes which i could make at home and also tell me about your place’s best local food.
Final Bitez
Starting the journey of State Bitez feels so surreal to me. It’s like a dream where every food has a story, every street has it’s own unique flavour and every state has something to offer.
Through this blog i want to bring forth the richness of our cultural heritage. I want to talk about the purity behind every food. I’m not a chef but just a girl with heart and stomach full of curiosity.
So, join me with a virtual plate and let’s start exploring India- one state at a time
Till then stay hungry, stay curious
Manisha
Founder- State Bitez