Bihari Chana Dal Dehati Pitha
A rustic and comforting Bihari delicacy featuring wholesome rice flour dumplings stuffed with a spiced chana dal filling. Steam-cooked to tender perfection, these savory treats offer a delightful burst of traditional flavors.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding too much water.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, minced garlic, ginger, and green chillies.
3
Add the coarse chana dal, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Saute until the dal is dry and cooked halfway, then mix in coriander leaves and let it cool.
4
Boil 2 cups of water with a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil. Gradually add rice flour while stirring continuously to avoid lumps, cover, and let it rest for 10 minutes to form a soft dough.
5
Knead the dough well, divide into small portions, and shape each into a small cup.
6
Place a spoonful of the chana dal filling inside each cup, fold over, and seal the edges tightly to form traditional crescent or round pitha shapes.
7
Arrange the pitha in a steamer and steam over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the rice flour casing is translucent and fully cooked.
8
Serve hot with green coriander chutney or aloo chokha.
Ingredients
1 cup chana dal, soaked for 4 hours and drained
2 cups rice flour
2 cups water
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp mustard oil
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.