Patna Litti Chokha Delicacy

Patna litti chokha is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Bihar. It consists of round balls of whole wheat flour stuffed with sattu, a flour made from roasted chickpeas. The littis are roasted over coal or in an oven, and served with a brinjal bharta, a mashed eggplant dish. The chokha is made by roasting brinjals directly on a flame, peeling the skin, and mashing the flesh. Onions, chilies, carrots, capsicum, and potatoes are then added and sautéed. The littis are stuffed with the sattu, applied with ghee, and roasted again. The dish is garnished with coriander leaves and green chilies.

Legend has it that Patna litti chokha was created by a group of farmers who were working in the fields. They were hungry, but they didn't have any food with them. So, they gathered some wheat flour, sattu, and brinjals, and made a simple meal. The dish was so delicious that it quickly became a favorite of the farmers, and it eventually spread to the rest of Bihar. Today, Patna litti chokha is a popular dish all over India.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Wheat flour
• Sattu
• Ripe Brinjals
• Chopped onions
• Capsicum
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Turmeric powder

Instructions

1. Make round balls of wheat flour.
2. Roast the brinjals directly on flame, peel the skin and mash the flesh.
3. Add chopped onions, chilies, carrots, capsicum and potatoes and saute.
4. Stuff the balls with sattu.
5. Apply ghee on the balls and roast them over coal or in an oven.
6. Serve with the baingan bharta.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and green chilies
8. Enjoy the delicacy.

Why It Works

• The combination of the crispy littis and the flavorful chokha is irresistible.
• The sattu filling is a good source of protein and fiber.
• The brinjals are roasted on a flame, which gives them a smoky flavor.
• The chokha is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of other foods.