Exploring Bihar's Delight: Litti Chokha Recipe

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Jun 27, 2024, 5:37 PM IST

Discover Bihar's traditional delight, Litti Chokha—a savory combination of roasted wheat balls and flavorful vegetable mash, cherished for its rustic charm and rich culinary heritage.

Bihar, a state rich in culture and culinary heritage, boasts a traditional dish that's not just a meal but a reflection of its rustic charm—Litti Chokha. This beloved delicacy consists of roasted wheat balls (litti) paired with a flavorful vegetable mash (chokha), making it a staple in Bihar's cuisine.

Litti Preparation:

1. Ingredients:
   - Whole wheat flour (atta)
   - Gram flour (besan)
   - Ajwain (carom seeds)
   - Salt
   - Ghee (clarified butter)

2. Dough Preparation:
   - Mix whole wheat flour, gram flour, ajwain, salt, and ghee in a bowl.
   - Knead into a firm dough using water.
   - Give it 20 to 30 minutes to unwind.

3. Filling:
   - Roast gram flour (besan) in a pan until golden brown.
   - Mix with spices like ajwain, and salt, and optionally add chopped green chilies, ginger, and garlic.
   - Shape into small balls.

4. Assemble:
   - Flatten the small chunks of dough that you have divided.
   - Place the filling ball in the center, seal the edges, and roll into balls again.
   - Roast over a charcoal or gas flame until evenly browned.

Chokha Preparation:

1. Ingredients:
   - Potatoes
   - Tomatoes
   - Eggplant (baingan)
   - Onions
   - Green chilies
   - Mustard oil
   - Salt
   - Coriander leaves

2. Cooking:
   - Roast potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant over a flame until charred.
   - Peel and mash them together.
   - Add chopped onions, green chilies, mustard oil, and salt.
   - Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves.

Serving:
   - Serve hot litti with chokha, accompanied by a dollop of ghee or yogurt.
   - Enjoy the rustic flavors and wholesome goodness of this traditional Bihar dish.
 

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