Authentic Litti Chokha Recipe: A Taste of Bihar's Culinary Delight
Litti Chokha is a beloved dish originating from the heartlands of Bihar, India. This flavorful delight consists of roasted wheat balls (litti) served with a smoky mashed vegetable mix (chokha). Let's dive into this authentic recipe:
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Ingredients:
For Litti:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- Salt to taste
- Water for kneading dough
For Filling:
- 1 cup roasted gram flour (sattu)
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
For Chokha:
- 2 large boiled potatoes
- 2 medium-sized roasted eggplants
- 2 medium-sized roasted tomatoes
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
Making Litti:
- Prepare the Dough: Mix whole wheat flour, gram flour, ghee, carom seeds, and salt in a bowl. Knead the mixture into a stiff dough using water. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, combine roasted gram flour (sattu), mustard oil, nigella seeds, carom seeds, red chili powder, grated ginger, and salt. Mix well. Gradually add water and knead it into a stuffing-like consistency.
- Forming Litti: Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of the sattu filling in the center. Enclose the filling completely within the dough and shape it into round balls.
- Baking Litti: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the littis on a baking tray and bake for about 30-35 minutes until they turn golden brown. Alternatively, you can also cook them over a tandoor or on a stovetop using a grill.
Making Chokha:
- Roasting Vegetables: Roast the eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes over an open flame or in an oven until they are charred and soft inside. Peel the skin off the roasted vegetables.
- Mashing Vegetables: In a bowl, mash the roasted eggplants, tomatoes, and boiled potatoes together. Add chopped onions, green chilies, coriander leaves, mustard oil, salt, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to create a smoky and flavorful chokha.
Serving Litti Chokha:
- Serve the hot littis with the smoky chokha, accompanied by a dollop of ghee for added richness and flavor.
Enjoying Litti Chokha:
Litti Chokha is best enjoyed fresh and hot. The combination of the roasted littis and the flavorful chokha creates a tantalizing culinary experience, rich in both taste and cultural heritage.
Litti Chokha is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Bihar. Here's a recipe to make it:
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Ingredients:
For the dough:
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/4 cup ghee
For the filling:
1 cup sattu (roasted gram flour)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1 tbsp ghee
For the chokha:
2 medium-sized eggplants
2 medium-sized potatoes
2 medium-sized tomatoes
1 medium-sized onion
2-3 cloves of garlic
2-3 green chili peppers
Salt, to taste
Instructions:
To make the dough, mix together the whole wheat flour, salt, and carom seeds in a large bowl. Slowly add ghee and knead the dough until it becomes soft and pliable. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
To make the filling, mix together the sattu, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, ginger powder, and ghee in a separate bowl. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
To make the chokha, roast the eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and green chili peppers on a grill or over a gas flame until they are charred and cooked through. Peel the skin off and mash the vegetables together in a bowl. Add salt to taste.
To assemble the litti, take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a small disc. Place a small portion of the filling in the center and bring the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside. Roll the dough into a smooth ball.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the litti on the skillet. Cook the litti until it turns golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Serve the litti with the chokha and enjoy!
Note:
You can also bake Litti in oven at 180-200 degree Celsius for 25-30 min.
