What is the filling in litti made of?

The litti is stuffed with 1 cup Anveshan sattu seasoned with ginger, garlic, green chillies, ajwain and a drizzle of Anveshan mustard oil for a pungent, savoury filling.

How long does litti chokha take to prepare?

About 30 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, serving roughly 4 people.

Why is sattu used in litti?

Anveshan sattu is roasted gram flour that is naturally protein-rich, giving the litti filling its signature nutty taste and making the dish filling and nourishing.

How are litti traditionally served?

Each baked litti is drowned in melted Anveshan bilona ghee and served alongside chokha made from roasted brinjal, tomato and potato.

Litti Chokha

Name: Litti Chokha
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Whole wheat flour; 1 cup Sattu; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 4 tbsp Bilona Ghee; 500 g Roasted brinjal, tomato, potato (chokha); 2 tbsp Ginger, garlic, green chillies; 1 tbsp Ajwain, salt, coriander

Litti chokha is a classic Bihari dish where whole-wheat dough balls are stuffed with a spiced roasted-gram filling, baked until smoky, and served with chokha, a mash of roasted brinjal, tomato and potato. The filling is built on nutty, protein-rich Anveshan sattu and pungent Anveshan mustard oil for authentic depth, and each hot litti is drowned in melted Anveshan ghee. It is hearty, smoky and deeply satisfying.

Time breakdown

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time40 min

Total Time1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour
Anveshan Sattu
💡 You can also use Groundnut Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Roasted brinjal, tomato, potato (chokha)
Ginger, garlic, green chillies
Ajwain, salt, coriander

How to Make Litti Chokha

1
Knead a stiff wheat dough and rest 20 minutes.
2
Mix Anveshan sattu with ginger-garlic-chilli, ajwain, salt, coriander and Anveshan mustard oil.
3
Fill the dough with the Anveshan sattu mixture, seal and shape into balls.

Tips for the Best Litti Chokha

✓Bind the Anveshan sattu filling with Anveshan mustard oil and a little water so it stays moist inside the baked litti.
✓Roast the litti over an open flame or coals for that signature smoky aroma.

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