Litti Chokha
Litti Chokha is a traditional dish from Bihar, India, that consists of baked wheat balls stuffed with spiced sattu (roasted chickpea flour), served with a side of roasted eggplant and potato mash. This recipe is vegetarian and is a great source of protein and fiber, thanks to the sattu. It is also a low-fat dish, making it suitable for those looking for a healthy meal option.
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
198 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
33 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Wheat flour, atta
100 gms (100g)
Sattu Flour
4 tbsp (60g)
Carom(Ajwain) Seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Mustard oil
2 tsp (10g)
Niger seeds, black
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Red chilli Powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Potato, brown skin, small
100 gms (100g)
Egg Plant
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 medium cup (80g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Pressure cook Potato.
-Roast egg plant.
Cooking Steps
For the Litti:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, sattu, ajwain, kalonji, red chili powder, salt, and mustard oil. Mix well.
Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Take a small portion of the dough, roll it into a ball, and flatten it with your palms.
Add a tablespoon of sattu filling in the center and bring the edges together to seal the ball.
Place the stuffed balls on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown.
For the Chokha:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, and mashed roasted eggplant, chopped onion, chopped green chilies, garlic, mustard oil, and salt. Mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve alongside the Litti.
Community Reviews & Results
Sonam Dev Deshmukh
"Tried this earlier today, and this Litti Chokha recipe exceeded all my expectations. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Suresh Mani Srivastava
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this health-focused Litti Chokha blew me away with its authentic flavor. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Vishal Vardhan Marik
"Prepped this over the weekend, and I loved how light yet filling this Litti Chokha turned out to be. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Nitin Singh Reddy
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"