Litti Chokha Recipe Bihari Style
Litti Chokha is a popular dish from the Bihar region of India. It consists of baked balls of dough filled with a mixture of spices, usually served with a side of mashed vegetables, such as roasted eggplant or potatoes. The dish is typically vegetarian and is enjoyed as a snack or a main course. Here is a recipe for Litti Chokha Recipe Bihari Style:
For the litti:
- 1 cup bajra flour (pearl millet flour)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds (carom seeds)
- 3 tbsp ghee
- Water, as needed
For the chokha:
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- To make the litti, in a mixing bowl, combine the bajra flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and ajwain seeds. Mix well.
- Add the ghee and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add water, a little at a time, and mix to form a dough. The dough should be soft and pliable, but not too sticky.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin circle.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the stuffing mixture in the center of the dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a semi-circle and press the edges to seal.
- Heat a griddle or tawa over medium heat. Place the litti on the griddle and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through and has browned spots on both sides.
- To make the chokha, heat a pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the seeds start to crackle, add the asafoetida.
- Add the onions and green chili (if using) and sauté for a few minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the boiled and mashed potatoes, cilantro, and salt. Mix well.
- Serve the litti and chokha hot, with the chokha on the side. Enjoy!
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Nutrition information
Here is the nutrition information for the ingredients listed in the recipe:
1 cup Bajra flour (pearl millet flour) (120g):
- Calories: 383
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
1/2 cup Whole wheat flour (60g):
- Calories: 218
- Fat: 1.8g
- Carbohydrates: 44.6g
- Fiber: 6.4g
- Protein: 7.7g
2 Large potatoes, boiled and mashed (400g):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
1 Large tomato, finely chopped (123g):
- Calories: 22
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
1/4 cup finely chopped onions (40g):
- Calories: 16
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
3 tbsp ghee (42g):
- Calories: 355
- Fat: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Per serving nutrition information cannot be provided as the recipe yields the information for the entire recipe, not per serving.