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Famous Sakri Station Dal Kachari: A 20 Rupee Delicacy in Madhubani

News18•19-10-2026, 16:33

•The dal and onion kachari at Sakri station in Madhubani has been a favorite snack for decades among all age groups.
•Passengers eagerly crowd the train windows to buy the famous kachari as soon as the train stops.
•For just 20 rupees, customers get five kacharis and puffed rice, which is enough to fill a person's stomach.
•Vendors keep paper cones filled with kachari and murhi ready on carts to serve passengers quickly during brief train stops.
•Just like the famous bananas of Hajipur station, the kachari of Sakri station is a must-try local specialty.

Sakri station in Madhubani is widely known for its famous dal kachari and onion kachari, which train passengers frequently buy through the windows.

For just ₹20, passengers receive five pieces of kachari along with murhi (puffed rice), which is enough to fill a person's stomach quickly.

Both dal kachari and onion kachari are exceptionally popular among youth and the elderly alike, having remained a favorite local snack for decades.