Authentic Bihari Pitthiya with Warm Spicy Chutney

Name: Authentic Bihari Pitthiya with Warm Spicy Chutney
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bihari
Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour; 1.5 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup chana dal, soaked and ground; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds); 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped; Salt to taste; Mustard oil for tempering

Delight in these savory rice-flour dumplings stuffed with spiced lentils, gently steamed to absolute perfection. Served alongside a fiery green garlic chutney, this traditional comfort meal warms the soul.

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50min Total Time

4 Servings

Bihari Cuisine

Recipe

Boil water with a pinch of salt and gradually mix in the rice flour to form a smooth dough, then cover and let it rest.

In a bowl, combine the soaked ground chana dal, minced garlic, ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, ajwain, turmeric, coriander, and salt to make the filling.

Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them, and place a spoonful of the lentil filling in the center.

Fold the edges to seal the dumplings into a crescent or semi-circular shape.

Arrange the filled dumplings in a greased steamer and steam over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked.

Serve hot with a side of spicy green garlic and tomato chutney.

Ingredients

2 cups rice flour

1.5 cups boiling water

1/2 cup chana dal, soaked and ground

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 inch ginger, grated

2 green chilies, finely chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Salt to taste

Mustard oil for tempering

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