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A rustic and hearty dish from Bihar, featuring whole wheat dough balls stuffed with a savory sattu filling. Traditionally roasted and served with mashed vegetables (chokha) and a generous dip of ghee.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Litti Dough
Prepare the Chokha Vegetables
Make the Sattu Filling
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A rustic and hearty dish from Bihar, featuring whole wheat dough balls stuffed with a savory sattu filling. Traditionally roasted and served with mashed vegetables (chokha) and a generous dip of ghee.
This bihari recipe takes 80 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 780.33 calories per serving with 29.46g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or brunch.
Assemble and Bake the Litti
Finish the Chokha
Serve Litti Chokha
Instead of baking, you can deep-fry the littis in oil or ghee until golden brown for a different texture, known as 'Litti Fry'.
You can make a simple 'Aloo Chokha' (mashed potato) or 'Tamatar Chokha' (mashed tomato) instead of the mixed vegetable version.
For a different flavor, you can add finely chopped mint leaves or a small amount of grated raw mango to the sattu filling.
Made with whole wheat flour (atta) and sattu, this dish is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Sattu, or roasted gram flour, is packed with protein, making Litti Chokha a great meal for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function, especially for vegetarians.
The complex carbohydrates from whole wheat and sattu provide a slow and steady release of energy, keeping you full and energetic for longer periods.
Sattu is known for its cooling properties, which help to keep the body hydrated and protect it from the summer heat, making this a surprisingly suitable meal for warm weather.
Yes, Bihari Litti can be a very healthy meal. It is made from whole wheat flour and sattu (roasted gram flour), both of which are high in fiber and protein. The chokha is made from roasted vegetables. The health factor largely depends on the amount of ghee used. Consumed in moderation, it is a nutritious and balanced dish.
One serving of Litti Chokha (approximately 3 littis with chokha and ghee) contains around 550-650 calories. The calorie count can vary significantly based on the amount of ghee used for dipping.
Sattu is a flour made from roasted Bengal gram (kala chana). It is the heart of this dish and provides a unique nutty, earthy flavor. There is no direct substitute that will replicate the authentic taste, but if unavailable, you could try using roasted besan (gram flour) with some adjustments.
Absolutely. Traditionally, littis are roasted over cow-dung cakes or charcoal. At home, you can cook them in a heavy-bottomed pan (kadai) on low flame, covered, turning frequently. You can also use an appe pan or a gas tandoor.
Litti can become hard if the dough is too stiff, if it's over-baked, or if not enough ghee was used in the dough. Ensure the dough is firm but pliable. Also, cracking the litti and dipping it in ghee while hot is essential to make it soft.
Store leftover littis (without ghee) and chokha in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the littis in an oven or on a pan until warm and crisp, then dip in melted ghee before serving. The chokha can be reheated in a microwave or on the stovetop.