Authentic Bihari Pittha with Warm Spicy Green Chutney
Delight in these steamed rice-flour dumplings stuffed with a savory spiced lentil paste, offering a comforting taste of rural Bihar. Enjoy them hot with a zesty green coriander and garlic chutney for an unforgettable traditional snack.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water in a pan with salt and ghee, then gradually stir in the rice flour to form a smooth dough, cover and let it rest.
2
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding extra water, ensuring a thick texture.
3
Mix the ground dal with garlic, ginger, green chillies, cumin seeds, turmeric, ajwain, salt, and fresh coriander.
4
Divide the rice dough into small equal portions, roll into balls, and flatten them into small circular discs using greased palms.
5
Place a spoonful of the lentil filling in the center of each disc, fold it over to create a semi-circle, and seal the edges tightly.
6
Arrange the stuffed pitthas in a steamer and steam over medium-high heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.
7
Serve the warm pitthas immediately alongside a freshly prepared spicy green chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour
1.5 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ghee
1 cup split yellow chana dal, soaked for 3 hours
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Mustard oil for shaping
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