Bihari Chana Dal Dehati Pitha with Chutney
These delightful spiced gram lentil dumplings are a rustic Bihari delicacy, steamed to perfection and served warm with a zesty garlic chutney.
65min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water with a pinch of salt and gradually mix in the rice flour to form a smooth, pliable dough. Cover and set aside.
2
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding too much water.
3
Heat mustard oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
4
Add the ground chana dal, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan, and sauté for 5 minutes until the moisture evaporates.
5
Stir in fresh coriander leaves and let the filling cool down completely.
6
Divide the rice dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them, and place a spoonful of the chana dal filling in the center.
7
Fold the edges to shape them into traditional half-moon pitha dumplings, sealing the edges securely.
8
Arrange the pitha in a steamer and steam over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the outer dough is fully cooked.
9
Serve hot with your favorite spicy coriander or tomato chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups rice flour
1 cup water
A pinch of salt
1 cup chana dal (soaked for 4 hours)
1 onion, finely chopped
3 green chilies, chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp mustard oil
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
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