Authentic Bihari Pitthiwali Dal with Jeera Rice
A comforting Bihari delicacy featuring wholesome lentil-stuffed dumplings simmered in a spiced, aromatic gravy. Paired with fragrant cumin rice, this traditional meal offers a deeply satisfying and rustic culinary experience.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Knead the whole wheat flour with water into a smooth, pliable dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding too much water.
3
Mix the ground dal with ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, a pinch of turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt.
4
Roll out small portions of the dough into small puris, place a spoonful of the dal filling in the center, and fold them into half-moons or traditional dumpling shapes (pitthi).
5
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and let them splutter.
6
Add water to the pan, bring it to a boil, and gently drop the prepared pitthis into the boiling water.
7
Cover and simmer on medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and the gravy thickens.
8
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed jeera rice.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup chana dal, soaked for 3 hours
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.