How to make LITTI CHOKHA

LITTI CHOKHA

5 Servings-+

1 cup whole wheat

1/2 cup black gram flour ( sattu)

1 eggplant/ brinjal

1 medium chopped tomato

3 cloves chopped garlic

1 chopped green chilli

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1 sprig chopped coriander leaves

For Filling

1 teaspoon mustard oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds

1/2 teaspoon thymol seeds

1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

1/2 handful chopped coriander leaves

1 chopped green chilli

1 teaspoon pickle masala

For Dough

1 tablespoon mustard oil

1 pinch salt

water as required

HOW TO MAKE LITTI CHOKHA

Step 1 / 5 - How To Prepare The Dough For Litti

Litti Chokha is a Bihari recipe, which is extremely easy to put-together and can be a nice wholesome delight for Bihari Cuisine lovers. Here’s how you can prepare this dish by following these simple steps.To prepare the dough, take a mixing bowl and add wheat flour, mustard oil and a pinch of salt in it. Add some water and knead a soft dough.

Step 2 / 5 - Preparing The Filling Of Litti

To prepare the filling, take a bowl and mix sattu (black gram flour), pickle masala, mustard oil, lemon juice, kalonji, ginger, coriander leaves, green chillies, and salt together. Preheat oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Now divide the dough, flatten to the desired size and place a spoonful of the filling. Close the dough by the edges and roll it into a ball.

Step 3 / 5 - The Right Way To Bake Litti

Put these balls on a baking tray and baked turning both sides in till it cooked properly. Put your oven on broil mode for 2-3 minutes turning both sides to get a crisp covering.

Step 4 / 5 - Let's Learn How To Prepare The Chokha For Litti

Now to prepare the chokha, wash, dry and slit the brinjal. Put an aluminum foil on the baking tray and place the brinjal and tomatoes on top. Roast them on broil mode or highest temperature. Once done, peel the brinjal and tomatoes and then mash them well. Transfer these into a bowl. Add garlic, salt, mustard oil, lemon juice, green chillis and chopped green coriander leaves in the bowl. Mix the ingredients well and the chokha is ready to be served.

Step 5 / 5 - Enjoy The Delicious Litti Chokha

Transfer the chokha in a serving bowl. Dip the litti balls in some melted ghee and place along with the chokha. You can also serve this dish with some kadhi. Enjoy the bursting flavours of this Bihari delicacy!