Litti Chokha

Experience the rustic charm of Bihar with Litti Chokha, a quintessential Indian delicacy bursting with smoky, earthy flavors and wholesome goodness! This traditional dish features baked whole wheat dumplings (litti) stuffed with a spiced sattu (roasted gram flour) mixture, perfectly complemented by chokha, a mashed medley of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes infused with mustard oil and aromatic spices. Ideal for a hearty lunch or dinner, this recipe delights your senses with its unique cooking techniques, from open-flame roasting to ghee-brushed baking at high heat. Serve Litti Chokha hot with an extra drizzle of ghee for that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for fans of homestyle Indian cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

1. To prepare the dough for litti, in a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of ghee.

Step 2

2. Gradually add water to the flour and knead it into a soft, pliable dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

4. Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball slightly and place a portion of the sattu mixture in the center.

Step 5

5. Gently bring the edges together to encase the filling, ensuring no gaps, and shape it into a smooth ball.

Step 6

6. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

7. Arrange the stuffed litti on the baking sheet and brush with ghee.

Step 8

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

10. Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them in a bowl.

Step 11

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.

Step 12

12. Mix all the ingredients until well incorporated, then adjust salt and spices as needed.

Step 13

13. Serve the litti hot, drizzled with ghee, alongside the chokha for a delicious traditional meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2146.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3456.4

Total Fat 171.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 320mg	0%
Sodium 4937.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 419.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 88.4g	0%
Total Sugars 46.3g
Protein 84.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 469.8mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 7289.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 47.1%