Authentic Bihari Litti Chokha with Spicy Green Chutney
Savor the rustic charm of Bihar with whole wheat dough balls stuffed with spiced roasted gram flour, roasted over charcoal, and paired with a smoky roasted eggplant and tomato mash. This wholesome, comforting meal is traditionally served drizzled with warm ghee and vibrant green chutney.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Roast the eggplant and tomatoes directly on an open flame or in an oven until the skin is charred and the flesh is completely tender, then peel and mash them together.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed eggplant and tomatoes with chopped onions, a bit of mustard oil, salt, and half of the chopped coriander leaves to make the chokha.
3
Prepare the sattu filling by mixing sattu, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, green chilies, ajwain, lemon juice, salt, and a splash of water to form a crumbly mixture.
4
Knead the whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt, a tablespoon of ghee, and water to make a firm dough, then divide it into equal portions.
5
Flatten each dough ball, scoop a generous portion of the sattu filling into the center, seal the edges, and shape them into smooth rounds.
6
Bake or roast the stuffed littis in a preheated oven or over a traditional coal fire, turning occasionally until the outer crust is golden brown and crisp.
7
Prepare a quick green chutney by blending fresh coriander leaves, mint, green chilies, garlic, and lemon juice with salt.
8
Drench the hot baked littis in melted desi ghee and serve immediately alongside the smoky chokha and spicy green chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons ghee
1 cup sattu (roasted gram flour)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
Salt to taste
1 large eggplant (baingan)
2 medium tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
Water as needed for kneading
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