Vegan Litti Chokha
Experience the bold and smoky flavors of **Vegan Litti Chokha**, a plant-based twist on a traditional Bihari delicacy! This wholesome dish features baked whole wheat dumplings (litti) stuffed with a spiced roasted gram flour filling, perfectly complemented by chokha, a rustic mashed vegetable medley made with fire-roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes. Enhanced with aromatic mustard oil, zesty pickle masala, and fresh herbs, this recipe brings authentic Indian flavors to your table. Ideal for hearty meals, this dish is completely vegan, rich in nutrients, and packed with satisfying textures. Whether you're exploring regional Indian cuisine or seeking a unique vegan feast, Vegan Litti Chokha offers an unforgettable culinary adventure.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.75 cup Lukewarm water
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Nigella seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
- 1 cup Roasted gram flour (sattu)
- 1 tablespoon Pickle masala
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 pieces Green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 piece Brinjal (eggplant), medium
- 2 pieces Tomatoes, medium
- 2 pieces Potatoes, medium
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
Instructions
To make the littis, combine whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and nigella seeds in a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of mustard oil and mix well.
Gradually add lukewarm water to the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set aside.
For the filling, in another bowl, mix roasted gram flour, pickle masala, coriander powder, cumin seeds, lemon juice, half of the chopped green chilies, and coriander leaves.
Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each piece. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, gather the edges, and seal to form a ball.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the littis on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.
For the chokha, roast the whole brinjal, tomatoes, and potatoes directly over an open flame or in the oven until blistered and soft.
Peel off the charred skin from the vegetables. Mash the brinjal, tomatoes, and potatoes together in a bowl.
Add minced garlic, ginger, remaining green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and chopped onion to the mashed vegetables. Mix well.
Heat the remaining mustard oil in a pan and pour it over the chokha for extra flavor.
Serve the littis hot with a side of chokha, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2079 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4524 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 364.5 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.2 g | 247% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 5002 mg | 106% | |
*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.
