Litti Chokha (dish)
 Litti Chokha Dish | |
| Course | Snack, Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indian Subcontinent |
| Region or state | India (Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh), Nepal (Madhesh, Lumbini) |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, Brinjal, Onion, Peppers, Cilantro, Mustard Oil, Gram flour, Ghee |
Litti Chokha is a popular dish in the North Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. It is also a popular street food in small towns and cities.[1][2]
Preparation
Traditionally Litti Chokha is essentially two items Litti and Chokha, often served with accompaniments like pickle, salad, or green peppers.
- Litti: Whole wheat dough balls stuffed with a savory mixture of sattu (roasted chickpea flour), herbs, and spices. These are traditionally roasted over charcoal or cow dung fire for a smoky flavor, but can also be baked or pan-fried.
- Chokha: A mashed vegetable relish made with roasted or grilled eggplant, tomato, and potato. It is often seasoned with onions, garlic, ginger, chilies, and spices. It is also called Baigan ka bharta.
Street vendors prepare Litti in a barbeque style.
Popularity
Litti-chokha was selected to represent the country under the banner of the National Association of Streetfood Vendors of India (NASVI) at the five-day event in the Philippines capital, Manila.[3][4]
Litti Chokha is also served in Indian Restaurants abroad such as in the Bay Area. Restaurant Pippal, among others, serves it to delight their customers.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Development and Standardization of Naturally Fortified Litti – Chokha" (PDF). Journal of Food Technology & Nutrition Sciences. 3 (4). 25 November 2021.
- ^ Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar. "A signature dish of Bihar: Litti and Chokha". Researchgate.
- ^ "Bihar's Famous Cuisine Litti-Chokha Set To Compete At The Manila International Food Festival On May 31". india.com.
- ^ "Bihari delicacy litti-chokha to compete with American, Thai cuisines at Manila food fest". Hindustan Times. 24 May 2017.
- ^ "Pippal Menu". eatatpippal.com.
- ^ Guzman, Dianne de (13 November 2023). "A New Indian Restaurant From the Team Behind Michelin-Listed Rooh Arrives in Emeryville". Eater SF. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Take a Delicious Culinary Journey Through India at Emeryville's Pippal | Walnut Creek Magazine". www.walnutcreekmagazine.com. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
