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{{Short description|Tarua of Tilkor leaves in Mithila}}
{{Infobox food
| name = Tilkor Tarua
| name_lang =
| image = Tarua of Aloo and Tilkor.jpg
| region = [[Mithila region]]
| type = [[Fritter]]
| creator = Maithils Women
| associated_cuisine = [[Maithil cuisine]]
| caption = The green fritters in the plate are Tilkor Tarua
| alternate_name = तिलकोर के तरुआ
| course = Main course
}}
'''Tilkor Tarua''' ([[Maithili language|Maithili]]: तिलकोर के तरुआ) is a special dish popular in the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]] of the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It is one of the important items served in the dishes for guests at the home of [[Maithils|Maithil]] people.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-09-19 |title=बेहद खास है जंगल में मिलने वाला ये गुणकारी पत्ता, दामाद को जरूर परोसी जाती है इससे बनी डिश |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/lifestyle/recipe-tilkor-ka-tarua-is-very-special-in-mithilanchal-know-its-benefits-7600959.html |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-29 |title=8 Famous Maithil Dishes You Must Try |url=https://zeenews.india.com/web-stories/lifestyle/8-famous-maithili-dishes-you-must-try-2761815 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=From starters to desserts, it's feast at fest - Food court at Gandhi Maidan dishes out different tastes of Bihar |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/from-starters-to-desserts-it-s-feast-at-fest-food-court-at-gandhi-maidan-dishes-out-different-tastes-of-bihar/cid/412751 |work=The Telegraph Online}}</ref>

[[File:Tilkor leaf.jpg|thumb|Tilkor leaf]]

== Etymology ==
[[File:Tilkor plant.jpg|thumb|Naturally found Tilkor plants in the Mithila region]]
Tilkor Tarua is a [[Maithili language|Maithili]] word having two terms ''Tilkor'' and ''Tarua''. Tilkor is the Maithili name of Momordica monadelpha or [[Coccinia grandis]] or ivy gourd or scarlet gourdis plant. It is a creepers or climber plant found naturally in the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]]. In the Mithila region, Tilkor is generally referred to as the leaves of the plant. And [[Tarua]] is the Maithili word used for a dish made of leaves or thinly sliced vegetables coated with [[Batter (cooking)|rice batter]] and deeply fried in [[mustard oil]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=मिथिला का तरूआ तो तरूआ है, पकौड़ा नहीं है |url=https://www.indiatodayhindi.com/web-exclusive/story/mithila-cuisine-tarua-is-not-pakoda-590226-2018-02-19 |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=India Today Hindi |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=लिट्टी चोखा या सत्तू ही नहीं, बिहार के इस डिश को नहीं खाया तो क्या खाया, नाम भी जान लीजिए |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/web-stories/viral/bihar-food-item-tilkor-you-have-to-must-taste/photostory/101667124.cms |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref>
[[File:Tilkor Tarua.jpg|thumb|Tilkor Tarua]]

== Description ==
[[File:Tilkor leaves.jpg|thumb|Tilkor leaves for making Tarua]]
The main ingredient of the Tilkor Tarua is the leaves of Tilkor creepers or climbers found naturally in the Mithila region. First of all, some rice wet paste is prepared which is locally known as ''pithaar''. Then the paste is mixed with some spices and salt with turmeric. After that the Tilkor leaves are dipped into the paste and then finally fried in mustard oil. Tilkor Tarua are very crunchy.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |title=तिलकोर से बनी दवाएं कारगार, कई रोगों से मिलती है निजात |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/darbhanga/story-medicines-made-from-tilakor-are-effective-get-rid-of-many-diseases-4890511.html |work=Hindustan}}</ref> In the market areas of the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]], Tilkor Tarua is served along with [[Puffed rice|''murhi'']] as fast food and breakfast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-01 |title=बेहद खास है यहां मिलने वाला मूढ़ी, बैंगनी और तिलकोर का तरु, शुद्ध तेल में होता है फ्राई, जानें लोकेशन |url=https://hindi.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/recipe-mudhi-baingni-and-tilkor-tarua-found-darbhanga-is-special-it-is-fried-in-pure-oil-know-the-location-8033812.html |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref>
[[File:Frying Tilkor Tarua.jpg|thumb|Frying Tilkor Tarua in mustard oil]]
[[File:Fried Tilkor Tarua.jpg|thumb|Fried Tilkor Tarua till the paste wrapped on Tilkor leaves become brown.]]

== Cultural significance ==
Tilkor Tarua has an important place in the culture of hospitality for guests by the [[Maithils|Maithil]] people. In the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]], the son-in-law has special importance, and he is served specially by his parents-in-law. Tilkor Tarua is one of the special items served in the meals to him to show respectful hospitality.<ref name=":0" /> Similarly, it is served when a [[Brahmin]] is invited for a sacred ''[[Maithil Brahmin Bhoj|Brahman Bhojan]]''. During festivals and auspicious occasions, the people of Mithila have an old tradition of decorating their plate with Tarua made of Tilkor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=औषधीय गुणों से भरपूर तिलकोर, कोरोना काल में बढ़ा सेवन - |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/madhubani-cdsbf-gmhg-20645755.html |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

At [[Vivaha Panchami|Vivah Panchami]], celebrated every year at [[Janakpur]]dham, the processions of [[Rama|Lord Rama]] coming from [[Ayodhya]] to Janakpur are also served the Tilkor Tarua in their food to show hospitality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=बड़ रे जनत स सिया धिया पोसलउ, सेहो धिया राम लेने जाय.., श्रीराम-जानकी विवाह संपन्न - Bad Re Janat Sa Siya Dhiya Poslau, Seho Dhiya Ram go to take .., Shri Ram-Janki marriage completed |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-bad-re-janat-sa-siya-dhiya-poslau-seho-dhiya-ram-go-to-take-shri-ram-janki-marriage-completed-22278729.html |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Fritters]]
[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:Nepalese cuisine]]
[[Category:Culture of Mithila]]

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