Litti Chokha
Discover the mouthwatering charm of *Litti Chokha*, a beloved traditional dish from Bihar, India, that combines smoky, earthy flavors with a rustic flair. This recipe features golden, oven-baked *litti*—whole wheat dumplings stuffed with a spiced sattu (roasted gram flour) filling—and a hearty side of *chokha*, a robust mash of roasted aubergine, tomatoes, and boiled potatoes, seasoned with mustard oil, coriander, and spices. Perfectly crafted for cozy dinners, this authentic delicacy boasts a medley of textures and bold, aromatic flavors, making it a centerpiece for festive occasions or a unique way to explore Indian regional cuisine. Serve piping hot with a drizzle of ghee to experience its comforting richness! Keywords: Litti Chokha recipe, Indian traditional food, Bihari cuisine, sattu stuffing, smoky aubergine mash, authentic Indian meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 0.5 cup Ghee
- 1 cup Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 inch Ginger
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Green Chilies
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 large Aubergine (Eggplant)
- 2 Tomatoes
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 3 tablespoons Mustard Oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
Instructions
1. To prepare the dough for litti, in a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of ghee.
2. Gradually add water to the flour and knead it into a soft, pliable dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
3. For the sattu stuffing, in another bowl, combine sattu, ajwain, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of mustard oil, finely chopped ginger, garlic, green chilies, lemon juice, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
4. Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball slightly and place a portion of the sattu mixture in the center.
5. Gently bring the edges together to encase the filling, ensuring no gaps, and shape it into a smooth ball.
6. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Arrange the stuffed litti on the baking sheet and brush with ghee.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
9. For the chokha, roast the aubergine and tomatoes over an open flame or in the oven until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Remove from heat and peel the charred skin.
10. Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them in a bowl.
11. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, roasted and peeled aubergine and tomatoes, chopped onion, turmeric powder, red chili powder, 1 tablespoon mustard oil, and salt.
12. Mix all the ingredients until well incorporated, then adjust salt and spices as needed.
13. Serve the litti hot, drizzled with ghee, alongside the chokha for a delicious traditional meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.5 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4938 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.2 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 88.4 g | 316% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 7289 mg | 155% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
