Authentic Bihari Pittah with Warm Spicy Tomato Chutney
Delight in these steamed whole wheat dumplings stuffed with a spiced roasted gram flour filling. Served alongside a fiery tomato chutney, this traditional Bihari comfort food offers a wonderfully rustic and hearty flavor profile.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and water, kneading into a smooth, firm dough. Set it aside to rest for 15 minutes.
2
In a separate bowl, mix the sattu, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, ajwain, lemon juice, mustard oil, and salt to create a crumbly, well-seasoned stuffing.
3
Divide the dough into equal-sized small balls, roll each into a small circle, and place a spoonful of the sattu filling in the center.
4
Bring the edges together to seal the filling completely, shaping them into smooth semi-circles or cylindrical dumplings.
5
Arrange the stuffed dumplings in a greased steamer and steam over boiling water for about 15 to 20 minutes until the outer dough is fully cooked.
6
Serve the warm pittah immediately alongside a freshly prepared spicy tomato chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup roasted gram flour (sattu)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt to taste
Water as needed for dough
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.