7 Famous Foods Of Dhanbad From Amrit Peda To Chhena Jalebi

Jharkhand’s Dhanbad is one of the state’s most populous cities and has a plethora of culinary food influences which have shaped the local food scene in Dhanbad.

The city is close to Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, so naturally some of the regional ingredients and delicacies have also made it to Dhanbad. Take the chhena jalebi for instance; it’s a popular dessert pairing in Dhanbad which features hot jalebis alongside fresh chhena, the latter being a popular staple in Odisha.

Certain Bengali sweets, especially sandesh made out of gur is quite popular in Dhanbad and so are Bihari delicacies like Litti chokha and mutton handi kebabs. Needless to say, Dhanbad is a treasure trove of regional foods and here are some of the most un-missable foods you should explore if you’re in Dhanbad anytime soon.

Tandoori Chai

If you love kulhad chai, you’ll love the Dhanbad speciality, Tandoori chai which you can find in plenty of roadside tea shops, especially in and around the Dhanbad Railway Station.

The Tandoori Chai is a milk tea that’s brewed strongly and served in a charcoal fire-heated kulhad; so you get a mild smokiness that is often found in tandoori dishes. Pair this delicious cup of chai with the popular snack, nimki, which is quite similar to the savoury namak para.

Recommendation: Ram Charitra Singh Tea Stall

Type: Vegetarian

Price: Rs 15-30

Amrit Peda

Since Dhanbad is quite close to Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, you can spot several sweet shops selling mithais from these regions. In fact some Bengali and Bihari sweets are incredibly popular in the region.

Amrit Peda is once such example; this Bihari sweet is essentially a more indulgent version of regular khoya peda and includes cardamom and saffron which lends it a strong nuttiness and a floral essence. It is often garnished with nuts like pistachios or almonds for added flavour and texture.