Litti chokha: The traditional course of Bihar.

Litti Chokha is more than just a dish-it is the epitome of Bihar and Jharkhand’s wild beauty. This traditional Indian recipe has won the hearts of all the foodies because of its earthy flavor appeal and wholesomeness. Let’s dig into the delicacy of Litti Chokha, along with a homemade guide and a few tweaks for this classic dish.

What is Litti Chokha?

Litti Chokha is a traditional dish that comes in two parts.

Litti: Roasted Dough ball stuffed with spiced Sattu (roasted gram flour). Smoky, still a bit mashed with roasted eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes all in together and seasoned with mustard oil and spices. Litti Chokha is the simplest yet nourishing dish that signifies common, rural kitchens of Bihar and Jharkhand but also boasts of its popularity in urban kitchens, street food stalls, and fine dining restaurants.

Ingredients

Component	Ingredients	Quantity
For Litti Dough	Wheat flour	2 cups
	Ghee	2 tbsp
	Water	As needed
	Salt	1/2 tsp
For Sattu Filling	Sattu (roasted gram flour)	1 cup
	Mustard oil	2 tbsp
	Ajwain (carom seeds)	1/2 tsp
	Nigella seeds (kalonji)	1/2 tsp
	Garlic (finely chopped)	4 cloves
	Green chilies (finely chopped)	2
	Lemon juice	1 tbsp
	Salt	To taste
For Chokha	Eggplant (large)	1
	Tomatoes	2
	Potatoes (boiled)	2
	Mustard oil	2 tbsp
	Garlic (finely chopped)	4 cloves
	Green chilies	2
	Coriander leaves (chopped)	2 tbsp
	Salt	To taste

Step by Step – Litti Chokha Recipe

For Litti:

1. Knead the Dough: Mix wheat flour, ghee and salt. Gradually add water so it becomes a soft but firm dough. Cover and let it be for 30 minutes.
2. Add the Sattu filling: Mix sattu, mustard oil, ajwain, nigella seeds, garlic, green chilies, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix it well to get a crumbly yet moist filling.
3. Fill it and Mould Littis: Divide the dough into small balls, flatten each ball, put a spoonful of sattu filling, and close it into a round shape.
4. Littis Roast: Roast on a coal fire or in a tandoor, or bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, occasionally turning to roast evenly. Brush with ghee after roasting.

 

For Chokha:

1. Roast the Vegetables: Charring the eggplants and tomatoes on an open flame. Peel off the skins.
2. Mixing and Blending: Mash the roasted vegetables with the boiled potatoes. Add garlic, green chilies, mustard oil, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well.
3. Serve it: Serve it with the hot with the smoky Chokha and ghee poured in.

Pro Tips for Litti Chokha

• Smoky flavored: Roasting Littis and vegetables on an open flame taste the same.
• Texture Matters: The sattu filling should be moist and not dry.
• Add one:  it to yogurts, chutneys, or pickles for extra zing.

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FAQs About Litti Chokha

Q: Can I bake Litti instead of roasting it?

A. You can bake Littis in an oven for a healthier option while maintaining the flavor.

Q: How do you store the reheat Litti Chokha?

A. Store the Littis in an airtight container and reheat them in an oven. Chokha is best made fresh.

Q: What if the side dishes pair well with Litti Chokha?

A. Litti Chokha pairs well with green chutney, pickle, or yogurt for a wholesome meal.