Authentic Bihari Dal Pitha with Warm Coriander Chutney
Delight in these steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with a spiced chana dal filling. Served warm with a vibrant green coriander chutney, they offer a comforting taste of rural Bihar.
65min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding too much water.
2
Mix the ground dal with ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric, ajwain, salt, and fresh coriander to prepare the filling.
3
Boil water with salt and ghee in a pan, then slowly stir in the rice flour to form a dough, cover, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4
Knead the warm dough until smooth, divide into equal portions, and roll out small discs.
5
Place a spoonful of the dal filling in the center of each disc, fold over into a semi-circle, and seal the edges securely.
6
Steam the pitha in a steamer for about 15 minutes until the rice flour casing is cooked and slightly translucent.
7
Serve hot with freshly prepared warm coriander chutney.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ghee
1/2 cup chana dal, soaked for 3 hours
1 inch ginger, finely chopped
2 green chilies, minced
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
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