Authentic Bihari Dal Pitha with Warm Spicy Green Chutney
Delight in these steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with savory lentil paste, offering a comforting taste of rural Bihar. Enjoy them hot with a zesty coriander and green chili chutney for an unforgettable traditional snack.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Grind the soaked chana dal coarsely without adding much water, then mix in green chilies, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, garam masala, fresh coriander, and salt to form the stuffing.
2
Boil water in a pan with salt and ghee, slowly stir in the rice flour, cover, and turn off the heat to let it rest for 10 minutes.
3
Knead the warm rice dough into a smooth, pliable ball using oiled hands.
4
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten each, and roll into small circles.
5
Place a spoonful of the chana dal filling in the center, fold the edges together, and press firmly to seal into a half-moon or cylindrical shape.
6
Arrange the stuffed pitha in a greased steamer basket and steam over boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes until the outer layer is translucent and cooked through.
7
Serve the hot dal pitha alongside a freshly ground spicy green chutney.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
1.25 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ghee
3/4 cup chana dal, soaked for 3 hours and drained
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Water for grinding
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