Chokha Recipe - Desi food (Litti chokha)

Litti Chokha Recipe: A Traditional Delicacy from North india basically from UP and Bihar state.

Litti Chokha is a traditional dish from the Bihar region of India, consisting of roasted wheat balls filled with spicy chickpea flour (sattu) mixture, served with a side of smoky mashed vegetables called chokha. Let's explore how to prepare this flavorful and wholesome dish!

Ingredients for Litti:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
• 1 cup sattu (roasted chickpea flour)
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1 teaspoon kalonji (nigella seeds)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Water (as needed)

Ingredients for Chokha :

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions for Litti :

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, ajwain, kalonji, salt, and mustard oil.
2. Add water gradually and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing by mixing sattu, chopped onions, green chilies, mustard oil, and salt in a bowl.
4. Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of the stuffing mixture in the center.
5. Seal the edges and shape them into round balls again.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the littis on a baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, turning them occasionally.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and brush with ghee for added flavor.

Instructions for Chokha:

1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Peel and mash them in a bowl.
2. In a pan, heat mustard oil and add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.
5. Add the mashed potatoes to the pan and mix well with the tomato mixture.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.