Authentic Bihari Dal Pitha with Hari Chutney
Steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with a spiced lentil paste, offering a comforting and wholesome taste of traditional Bihari village cooking. Enjoy these savory treats warm with a vibrant coriander-garlic dip.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal along with garlic, ginger, and green chilies without adding extra water.
2
Transfer the ground dal to a bowl and mix in cumin seeds, turmeric powder, amchur powder, red chili powder, and salt.
3
Boil water in a pan with salt and ghee, then gradually stir in the rice flour to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them into small discs, and place a spoonful of the chana dal filling in the center.
5
Fold the disc over to form a semi-circle or traditional crescent shape, sealing the edges firmly.
6
Arrange the pitha in a greased steamer and steam over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until the rice flour casing is cooked and slightly translucent.
7
Serve hot with a side of spicy green coriander-garlic chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ghee
1 cup chana dal, soaked for 4 hours and drained
4 cloves garlic
1 inch piece ginger
2 green chilies
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon amchur powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.