Tilkor is the Maithili name of Momordica monadelpha or Coccinia grandis or ivy gourd or scarlet gourdis plant.
And Tarua is the Maithili word used for a dish made of leaves or thinly sliced vegetables coated with rice batter and deeply fried in mustard oil.
[1][6] In the market areas of the Mithila region, Tilkor Tarua is served along with murhi as fast food and breakfast.
During festivals and auspicious occasions, the people of Mithila have an old tradition of decorating with Tarua made of Tilkor on their plate.
[8] In the Vivaahotsava festival also known as Vivah Panchami celebrated every year at Janakpurdham, the processions of Lord Rama coming from Ayodhya to Janakpur are also served the Tilkor Tarua in their food for their hospitality.