Authentic Litti Chokha Recipe: Bihar’s Famous Dish
1 hour 30 minutes
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About Authentic Litti Chokha Recipe: Bihar's Famous Dish
Experience the rustic charm of Litti Chokha, a beloved culinary treasure from Bihar, India. This iconic dish features Litti, soft whole wheat dough balls baked over an open flame and stuffed with a flavorful sattu (roasted chickpea flour) mixture. The Litti's earthy aroma and satisfying texture are complemented perfectly by Chokha, a vibrant blend of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes.Chokha's smoky flavor and unique spice blend create a delightful contrast to the Litti. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to crafting both components for an unforgettable authentic taste of Bihar.Prepare to be amazed by this hearty and nutritious meal, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight dinner. The Litti's long shelf life and satisfying flavors make it ideal for meal prep. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Bihar!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook1 hour
Total1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Litti Dough
- 200 gm Wheat Flour whole
- 10 gm Salt or to taste
- 50-60 ml Water add gradually as needed
- 10 ml Vegetable Oil
For the Litti Stuffing
- 100 gm Gram Flour roasted, sattu
- 25 gm Ginger finely grated
- 25 gm Garlic finely grated
- 25 gm Chili finely chopped, green
- 10 gm Cumin Seeds
- 10 gm Coriander Seeds
- 5 gm Chili Powder red
- 5 gm Fennel Seeds
- 3 gm Asafoetida hing
- 10 gm Salt or to taste
- 10 ml Vegetable Oil
For the Chokha
- 100 gm Eggplant also known as brinjal
- 100 gm Potato boiled
- 50 gm Tomato
- 50 gm Onion finely chopped
- 25 gm Chili finely chopped, green
- 25 gm Ginger finely chopped
- 25 gm Coriander chopped, fresh
- 10 ml Lemon Juice
- 10 gm Chili Powder red
- 10 gm Turmeric Powder
- 25 gm Salt or to taste
- 15 gm Cumin Seeds
- 50 ml Mustard Oil
- 50 gm Clarified Butter for finishing the litti
Instructions
Prepare the Litti Dough
- Dissolve salt in water. Add oil to the mixture, then gradually add the whole wheat flour to form a semi-hard dough. Knead well and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Litti Stuffing
- Dry roast cumin, coriander, red chili, and fennel seeds until fragrant. Grind to a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- Combine the roasted spice powder with roasted chickpea flour (sattu), grated ginger, grated garlic, chopped green chili, salt, and oil. Mix thoroughly to create a stiff paste.
Assemble and Bake the Litti
- Divide the Litti dough into 35-40g balls. Make 15g balls of the stuffing.
- Place the stuffing in the center of each Litti ball, seal tightly, and shape into a smooth ball.
- Bake the Litti in a preheated oven at 180-200°C (350-400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Alternatively, cook over an open flame (wood fire or charcoal) for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Once cooked, gently break open each Litti and drizzle with ghee.
Prepare the Chokha
- Roast the eggplant, tomatoes, and green chilies directly over an open flame until the skins are charred. Remove the skins and mash the vegetables.
- In a separate pan, heat mustard oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and cook until softened.
- Add chopped ginger and green chilies, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mashed eggplant, tomatoes, and boiled potatoes. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and coriander leaves. Simmer for 15 minutes, adding a little water if needed. Finish with lemon juice.
Serve
- Serve the hot Litti with the Chokha. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Litti Chokha
- For authentic flavor, use roasted chickpea flour (sattu) that is freshly roasted. If not freshly available, then roast the sattu before usage.
- If you don’t have access to an open flame, baking the Litti in a preheated oven works well. Ensure to prick the Litti with a fork before baking to prevent bursting.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
- For extra richness, add a dollop of ghee (clarified butter) to the Chokha before serving.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 1074kcalCarbohydrates: 149gProtein: 34gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 52732mgPotassium: 2257mgFiber: 33gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 6474IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 403mgIron: 23mg
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This looks so good! Appreciate the share.
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
Such a beautiful dish! Can’t wait to try it.
This is delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
This is so inspiring! Can’t wait to cook it.