Authentic Jharkhandi Chana Dal Pitha with Warm Tomato Chutney
These delightful steamed rice flour dumplings are generously stuffed with spiced chana dal and served alongside a fiery, tangy tomato chutney. A comforting delicacy from the heart of Jharkhand that brings rustic warmth to your table.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding too much water.
2
Heat mustard oil in a pan, temper cumin and fennel seeds, then sauté the ground dal with green chilies, ginger, turmeric, and salt until dry and crumbly.
3
Boil water with a pinch of salt and a drop of oil, gradually mix in rice flour, cover, and let it rest to form a smooth dough.
4
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them, place a spoonful of the dal filling in the center, and fold into half-moon shapes.
5
Steam the pitha in a steamer for about 12 to 15 minutes until the outer covering is translucent and cooked.
6
Blend tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, and salt to create a smooth, spicy chutney.
7
Serve hot steamed pitha accompanied by the warm tomato chutney.
Ingredients
1 cup chana dal, soaked for 4 hours
2 cups rice flour
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon mustard oil
3 ripe tomatoes for chutney
4 cloves garlic for chutney
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.