Authentic Bihari Pittah with Warm Spiced Tomato Chutney
Experience the rustic charm of Bihar with these wholesome, spiced rice flour dumplings lovingly paired with a fiery, tangy tomato chutney. It is a comforting, traditional delicacy that warms the soul.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water with salt and carom seeds, then gradually mix in the rice flour to form a smooth, pliable dough. Cover and let it rest.
2
In a bowl, mix the sattu with garlic, green chilies, mustard oil, and a pinch of salt to create the filling.
3
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them, place a spoonful of sattu filling inside, and seal into semi-circular dumplings.
4
Steam the dumplings in a steamer or idli maker for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
5
For the chutney, heat oil in a pan, sputter cumin seeds and dried red chilies, add chopped tomatoes, and cook until pulpy and well-blended.
6
Serve the hot steamed pittahs immediately alongside the warm spiced tomato chutney garnished with fresh coriander.
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour
1.5 cups boiling water
1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 cup roasted chana dal powder (sattu)
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
1 tbsp finely chopped green chilies
1/2 tsp mustard oil
Salt to taste
4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 dried red chilies
1 tsp cumin seeds
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.