Bihari Tisi Ka Chokha
A rustic and aromatic roasted flaxseed dip from Bihar, mashed with garlic, green chillies, and mustard oil. This smoky, protein-packed accompaniment brings earthy heat to any traditional meal.
25min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Roast the tomatoes and garlic cloves over an open flame or in a hot oven until the skins are charred and the insides are completely tender.
2
Dry roast the flaxseeds in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-low heat until they start to pop and release a nutty aroma, then let them cool completely.
3
Grind the cooled roasted flaxseeds in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder into a coarse powder.
4
Peel the charred garlic cloves and mash them together with the roasted tomatoes, green chillies, and salt in a mixing bowl.
5
Add the ground flaxseed powder, raw mustard oil, and chopped fresh coriander leaves to the mashed mixture.
6
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and serve at room temperature with hot litti or plain rice.
Ingredients
1 cup brown flaxseeds (tisi)
6-8 cloves of garlic
4-5 green chillies
2 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon raw mustard oil
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.