Authentic Bihari Pittah with Warm Spicy Green Chutney
Discover the rustic charm of Bihar with these steamed rice flour dumplings stuffed with seasoned lentils. Served alongside a fiery green coriander chutney, they make a wholesome and comforting traditional snack.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water with salt and ghee, then gradually stir in the rice flour to form a smooth dough, cover and rest.
2
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding extra water.
3
Mix the ground dal with ginger garlic paste, green chilies, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and salt.
4
Divide the rice dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them, and place a spoonful of the dal filling in the center.
5
Fold the edges to form a semi-circle or crescent shape, sealing the edges securely.
6
Arrange the filled dumplings in a steamer and steam over medium-high heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
7
Serve hot with freshly prepared spicy green chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour
1.5 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ghee
1 cup chana dal soaked and drained
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 green chilies finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Fresh coriander leaves chopped
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.