Litti Chokha
Indian
Intermediate
Main Course
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Litti Chokha: Authentic Bihari Spiced Sattu Dumplings with Smoky Vegetable Chokha
Litti Chokha
70 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
26
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Litti Chokha is a beloved rustic dish from the heart of Bihar. Crisp dough balls stuffed with spiced sattu (roasted gram flour) are fire-roasted and paired with smoky mashed vegetables called chokha. This wholesome meal packs a punch of authentic flavours. The secret lies in slow-roasting the littis and veggies on an open flame for irresistible smoky notes.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For Litti Dough
1 cupWhole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tspGhee
1/2 tspSalt
1/2 tspAjwain Seeds
A pinch Baking Powder ( optional )
as needed Water
For Sattu Filling
1/2 cupSattu (roasted gram flour)
2 tbspOnion ( finely chopped )
1Green chilli ( Finely Chopped )
1 tbspFresh coriander leaves ( finely chopped )
1/2 tbspGinger garlic paste
1/4 tspAjwain
1/2 tspAmchoor powder (dry mango powder)
1/4 tspPickle masala
1 tbspHot Mustard oil
to tasteSalt
For Chokha
1Large brinjal (baingan/eggplant)
1Medium tomatoes
1Onion ( finely chopped )
1 tbspGarlic ( finely chopped or mashed )
1Green chilli ( finely chopped )
for garnishFresh coriander leaves
1/2 tbspMustard Oil
1 tspLemon Juice
1/2 tspBlack Salt
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Description - Step 1
Prepare the Litti Dough
Start your litti recipe by mixing whole wheat flour, salt, and ghee in a large bowl. Refer to the ingredients list for exact quantities. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside to rest for 15–20 minutes.
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