🍽️ Authentic Litti Chokha
– A Traditional Bihari Delight
🏆 Introduction
Litti Chokha is a rustic and wholesome dish from Bihar,
India. This flavorful meal consists of Litti—stuffed whole wheat dough
balls baked to perfection—and Chokha, a smoky mashed mix of roasted
vegetables. This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves authentic Indian flavours.
✅ Key Ingredients (Serves 4-5)
For Litti:
- 2
cups whole wheat flour
- ½
cup water (as needed)
- 1
tsp salt
- 2
tbsp ghee
- 1
tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
For Stuffing:
- 1
cup sattu (roasted gram flour)
- 2
tbsp mustard oil
- 2
green chillies (finely chopped)
- 1-inch
ginger (grated)
- 1
tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1
tsp carom seeds
- ½
tsp salt
- 1
tbsp lemon juice
- 2
tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
For Chokha:
- 2
large eggplants (roasted)
- 2
tomatoes (roasted)
- 2
boiled potatoes (mashed)
- 2
cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1
onion (finely chopped)
- 2
green chillies (chopped)
- 1
tbsp mustard oil
- 1
tsp salt
- 2
tbsp coriander leaves
⏳ Cooking Time & Preparation
- Preparation
Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking
Time: 40 minutes
- Total
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
📌 Stepwise Preparation:
☑️ Prepare the Dough &
Stuffing:
- Mix
wheat flour, salt, carom seeds, and ghee. Add water gradually and knead
into a firm dough.
- In a
bowl, combine all the stuffing ingredients. Mix well and keep aside.
☑️ Shape and Cook Litti:
- Divide
dough into equal portions, flatten each, and fill with sattu stuffing.
Seal and roll into balls.
- Bake
in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Alternatively, cook on a tandoor or open flame.
☑️ Prepare Chokha:
- Roast
eggplants and tomatoes until charred. Peel the skin and mash it with
boiled potatoes.
- Mix
in mustard oil, chopped onions, garlic, green chillies, salt, and
coriander leaves.
☑️ Final Touch & Serving:
- Serve
hot Litti with a generous portion of Chokha and melted ghee
on top.
Nutritional Value (Per
Serving)
- Calories:
420 kcal
- Protein:
12g
- Carbs:
60g
- Fats:
15g
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