Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3.5 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

sieved

0.75 cup

Ghee

melted

0.33 tsp

Baking Soda

2 tbsp

Curd (Yogurt)

0.5 tsp

Ajwain (Carom seeds)

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 unit

Lukewarm Water

for kneading

1.5 cup

Roasted Gram Flour (Sattu Ka Atta)

1 inch

Ginger

grated

2 cloves

Garlic

grated

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1 unit

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Ajwain (Carom seeds)

0.5 tsp

Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds)

0.5 tsp

Fennel seeds (Saunf)

pounded

1 tbsp

Mustard oil

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Lemon juice

Step 1
~5 min

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2
~5 min

Sieve flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~5 min

Add ajwain and ghee; mix until coarse crumbs form.

Step 4
~5 min

Gradually add warm water and knead into a firm, smooth dough.

Step 5
~5 min

Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 6
~5 min

Prepare the filling (pitti) by mixing sattu, ajwain, kalonji, fennel seeds, mustard oil, grated ginger, garlic, green chilies, coriander, salt, and lemon juice in a large bowl.

Step 7
~5 min

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8
~5 min

Adjust salt and spices to taste.

Step 9
~5 min

If the mixture is too dry, add a little water to make it lumpy.

Step 10
~5 min

Set the pitti mixture aside.

Step 11
~5 min

Knead the rested dough again for 5 minutes.

Step 12
~5 min

Make small lemon-sized balls from the dough.

Step 13
~5 min

Roll each ball into a poori.

Step 14
~5 min

Hold the poori in your palm and fill it with 1 large tablespoon of pitti-sattu filling.

Step 15
~5 min

Gather the sides of the poori, bring them together on top, and seal the ball.

Step 16
~5 min

Gently press the ball to flatten it.

Step 17
~5 min

Make Litti balls in the same way and arrange them on a greased baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 18
~5 min

Brush the Litti with ghee.

Step 19
~5 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Step 20
~5 min

Place the litti tray on the middle rack and bake the littis until golden in color (20-30 minutes).

Step 21
~5 min

Remove the Litti from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 22
~5 min

Serve the Litti Chokha with Aloo Chokha, Baingan Bharta, Yogurt, and Pickled Green Chilies.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve Litti warm for best taste.

Adjust the amount of spices in the filling according to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough and filling can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Aloo Chokha and Baingan Bharta.

Serve with Yogurt and Pickled Green Chilies.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Aloo Chokha
Baingan Bharta
Pickled Green Chilies

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Bihar, India

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Bihari cuisine, often eaten during festivals and special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holi
Diwali
Makar Sankranti

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Festival
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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