Litti Chokha
A classic Bihar dish, Litti Chokha is a delightful mix of bread and potatoes.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 25 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200g of hard wheat bread
- 400g of potatoes
- 200g of ghiaietto (wheat flour)
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon of dried onion
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of semolina
Method
- Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes, then cook over medium heat until soft.
- While the potatoes are cooking, chop the onion and other vegetables and sauté them in a bit of oil.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cooked potatoes, sautéed vegetables, chili pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Form the dough into small balls of about 50g each.
- Bake the dough balls in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, until they are crispy.
- Prepare the chokha by mixing the potatoes with wine vinegar, oil, and semolina.
- Serve the Litti with the chokha and a sprinkle of dried onion powder.
The story
Originating from the state of Bihar, Litti Chokha was a popular dish among farmers in the region.
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