Authentic Bhojpuri Dal Pitha with Warm Spicy Chutney
Experience the rustic charm of Bihar with these steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with spiced lentils. Served warm with a zesty green chutney, it is a comforting and wholesome traditional delight.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bhojpuri
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water in a pan with salt and ghee, then gradually add rice flour while stirring continuously to form a dough. Cover and let it rest.
2
Drain the soaked moong dal and coarsely grind it without adding much water.
3
Mix the ground dal with chopped green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander leaves, and salt to create the filling.
4
Knead the rice dough until smooth, divide into small portions, and shape each into a small cup.
5
Place a spoonful of the lentil filling inside each cup and fold the edges to seal them securely into half-moon shapes.
6
Arrange the filled pithas in a greased steamer and steam over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.
7
Serve the warm dal pitha alongside a spicy green coriander and garlic chutney.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
1 cup water
0.5 tsp salt
1 tsp ghee
0.5 cup split yellow moong dal, soaked for 2 hours
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
0.5 tsp cumin seeds
0.25 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Water for steaming
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