Bihari Litti Chokha
A rustic and hearty masterpiece from Bihar featuring smoky roasted eggplant and tomato mash paired with whole wheat balls stuffed with spiced roasted gram flour. Baked to perfection and generously dunked in rich ghee, it delivers an earthy, unforgettable culinary experience.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Roast the eggplants and tomatoes directly over an open flame until the skin is charred and the inside is completely tender, then peel and mash them together in a bowl.
2
Mix the mashed eggplant and tomatoes with chopped onions, green chilies, mustard oil, and salt to prepare the chokha.
3
In a separate bowl, mix sattu with chopped ginger, garlic, green chilies, ajwain, lemon juice, mustard oil, salt, and a splash of water to make a crumbly stuffing.
4
Knead whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and water into a firm dough and divide into equal portions.
5
Roll out each portion slightly, stuff with the sattu mixture, and shape into smooth round balls (litti).
6
Bake the littis in a preheated oven at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crusty.
7
Generously dip the hot baked littis in melted ghee and serve immediately alongside the prepared chokha.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup roasted chana dal flour (sattu)
2 medium eggplants (baingan)
3 ripe tomatoes
4 tablespoons mustard oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Ghee for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.