Litti Chokha – Traditional Food of Bihar & Eastern UP (History, Places & Recipe)
Litti Chokha is a rustic and nutritious traditional dish from Bihar & Eastern UP, consisting of:
- Litti – wheat balls stuffed with roasted gram flour (sattu)
- Chokha – mashed vegetables (baingan, tomato, potato)
📜 History of Litti Chokha
Litti Chokha originated as a farmers’ and travelers’ food.
It required minimal ingredients, no refrigeration, and provided high energy — perfect for long journeys and rural life.
📍 Where Litti Chokha is Famous
- Bihar
- Eastern Uttar Pradesh
- Jharkhand
Best Places to Eat
- Street stalls in Varanasi & Patna
- Local dhabas
- Rural home kitchens
🏠 Homemade Litti Chokha Recipe (Very Detailed)
🧺 Ingredients
For Litti
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup sattu (roasted gram flour)
- Mustard oil (2 tbsp)
- Garlic, green chili (finely chopped)
- Ajwain, lemon juice
- Salt to taste
For Chokha
- 1 large brinjal (roasted)
- 2 tomatoes (roasted)
- 2 boiled potatoes
- Mustard oil
- Garlic, onion, green chili
- Salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Process (Very Detailed)
Step 1: Prepare Dough
- Mix wheat flour, salt, water
- Knead into firm dough
- Rest for 20 minutes
Step 2: Prepare Litti Stuffing
- Mix sattu with mustard oil
- Add garlic, chili, ajwain, lemon juice
- Add salt and mix well
Step 3: Shape & Cook Litti
- Stuff dough balls with sattu mixture
- Bake in oven / cook on gas flame
- Cook till outer layer is crisp
- Dip hot litti in ghee
Step 4: Prepare Chokha
- Mash roasted brinjal, tomato, potato
- Add mustard oil, onion, garlic, salt
- Mix well by hand for authentic taste
🍽 How to Serve
- Serve hot litti with chokha
- Add ghee generously
- Pair with green chutney
⚠️ Disclaimer
This recipe is for informational purposes only. Ingredients, cooking techniques, and nutritional values may vary. We are not responsible for allergies, health reactions, or dietary outcomes. Please consult a professional if needed.