Bihari Dal Pitha
A comforting traditional Bihari delicacy featuring spiced lentil dumplings encased in soft rice flour wrappers. Steam-cooked to tender perfection and often lightly pan-fried for a crispy finish.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water with a pinch of salt and oil in a pan, then gradually stir in the rice flour to form a smooth dough, cover and set aside to rest.
2
Drain the soaked chana dal and grind it coarsely without adding much water.
3
Mix the ground dal with minced garlic, ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric, garam masala, coriander leaves, and salt.
4
Divide the rice dough into small equal portions and roll them into smooth balls.
5
Flatten each ball, place a spoonful of the dal filling in the center, and fold it over to form a semi-circle or traditional dumpling shape, sealing the edges firmly.
6
Arrange the stuffed pitha in a greased steamer and steam over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until fully cooked.
7
Serve hot as they are, or lightly pan-fry them in a teaspoon of mustard oil for a crispy outer crust.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chana dal (split bengal gram), soaked for 2 hours
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard oil
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.