Traditional Bihari Litti Chokha Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Traditional Bihari Litti Chokha Recipe, we will first get all the ingredients ready and keep it by the aside

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, sieve flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl

Step 3: Add ajwain and ghee and mix everything well until you get coarse crumbs

Step 4: Add warm water little at a time and knead to make a firm dough and smooth dough

Step 5: Cover the dough in a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 20 minutes

Step 6: While the dough is resting, we will prepare the filling (pitti)In a large mixing bowl, mix sattu, ajwain, kalonji, fennel seeds, mustard oil, grated ginger, garlic, green chilies, coriander, salt and lemon juice

Step 7: Stir well to combine all the ingredients

Step 8: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 9: If you find the mixture too dry, add a little water to make a lumpy mix (which is still dry and not completely wet)

Step 10: Keep this pitti mixture aside

Step 11: The final step is to make the Litti

Step 12: Place the rested dough on a flat counter and knead again for 5 minutes

Step 13: Make small lemon sized balls from the dough and roll it like pooris

Step 14: Hold the poori between your palm and fill 1 large tablespoon of pitti-sattu filling mixture into the dough

Step 15: Gather the sides of the poori and bring them together on top and seal the ball

Step 16: Press the ball gently to flatten it

Step 17: Proceed to make Litti balls the similar way and arrange them on a greased baking sheet

Step 18: Brush the litti with ghee, so the tops get crisp while baking

Step 19: Preheat the oven to 180 C

Step 20: Once the oven is preheated, place place the litti tray on the middle rack and bake the littis till golden in color

Step 21: Different ovens have different heating times - it an take anywhere between 20 to 30 minutes to bake and turn golden completely

Step 22: Once baked, remove the Litti from the oven and allow them to cool a bit before serving

Step 23: Serve the Litti Chokha along with Aloo Choka and Baingan (Choka) Bharta, Yogurt & Pickled Green Chilies for lunch or dinner