Authentic Bihari Dal Pithi with Warm Garlic Chutney
Spiced lentil soup simmered with wholesome wheat dumplings, creating a comforting and rustic meal from Bihar. This one-pot delicacy offers hearty flavors and a warm, nourishing embrace.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash and pressure cook the arhar dal with turmeric, salt, and water until soft.
2
Knead the whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and water to form a firm dough.
3
Roll out small portions of the dough into flat discs and shape them into thumb-pressed pithi dumplings.
4
Bring the cooked dal to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot and gently drop the wheat dumplings into it.
5
Simmer on medium heat for 12-15 minutes until the dumplings are thoroughly cooked and the dal thickens.
6
In a separate pan, heat mustard oil, crackle cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and sauté minced garlic and tomatoes.
7
Pour the tempering over the boiling dal pithi, mix well, and serve hot with garlic chutney.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow arhar dal (split pigeon peas)
1.5 cups whole wheat flour
4 cups water
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 dry red chilies
4 cloves minced garlic
1 chopped tomato
Salt to taste
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