---
title: "Litti Chokha (利提巧卡 (Litti Chokha))"
description: "Litti Chokha is a traditional staple from Bihar, India, made of golden-baked wheat balls filled with roasted gram flour and served with a smoky vegetable mash. The exterior is crisp while the interior is soft, with a rich aroma. The roasted gram flour filling is high in plant protein and dietary fiber, and paired with vegetables such as eggplant, tomato, and potato, it is highly nutritious."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/"
---

# Litti Chokha

**利提巧卡 (Litti Chokha) · lì tí qiǎo kǎ  (Litti Chokha)**

> Time: 1 h · Difficulty: Very Hard · Calories: 1019 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Staples](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/staple/) (主食)

Litti Chokha is a traditional staple from Bihar, India, made of golden-baked wheat balls filled with roasted gram flour and served with a smoky vegetable mash. The exterior is crisp while the interior is soft, with a rich aroma. The roasted gram flour filling is high in plant protein and dietary fiber, and paired with vegetables such as eggplant, tomato, and potato, it is highly nutritious.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 200 g Whole wheat flour (atta) (全麦面粉(Atta)) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose finely milled atta (whole wheat flour) commonly found in Indian supermarkets.
- 120 g Roasted chickpea flour (sattu) (烤鹰嘴豆粉(Sattu)) — per serving
  - Tip: You can substitute with flour ground from roasted chickpeas.
- 1 piece (about 250 g) Eggplant (茄子) — per serving
  - Tip: Round eggplants are preferred, as they are ideal for roasting.
- 2 pieces (about 180 g) Tomato (番茄) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose tomatoes with high ripeness for better flavor.
- 2 pieces (about 240 g) Potato (土豆) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular yellow potatoes work fine.
- 1 piece (about 80 g) Onion (洋葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Chop very finely for the filling.
- 4 cloves (about 12 g) Garlic (大蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for the chokha vegetable mash.
- 5 g Ginger (生姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Grate for use.
- 3 stalks Green chili pepper (青辣椒) — per serving
  - Tip: Adjust the heat level to your taste.
- 10 ml (juice) Lemon (柠檬) — per serving
  - Tip: Squeeze fresh lemon juice.
- 20 g Cilantro (香菜) — per serving
  - Tip: Chop finely for the filling and as a garnish.
- 30 ml Mustard oil (芥末油(Mustard Oil)) — per serving
  - Tip: The soul of this dish; rapeseed oil is a secondary substitute.
- 3 g Cumin seeds (孜然籽) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds aroma.
- 3 g Red chili powder (红辣椒粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds color and a mild heat.
- 5 g Sesame seeds (芝麻) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds texture to the filling.
- 30 g Ghee (clarified butter) (酥油(Ghee)) — per serving
  - Tip: Brush on the surface to enhance flavor.
- 7 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Use in portions for the dough balls and the vegetable mash.
- about 100 ml Warm water (温水) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for making the dough.

### Optional

- 3 g Black salt (kala namak) (印度黑盐(Kala Namak))
  - Tip: Has a unique sulfurous taste; regular salt can be substituted.

## Tools

Oven or open flame, Large bowl, Grater, Fork, Baking tray

## Method (8 steps)

1. **Prepare the Litti Filling** — In a bowl, mix roasted gram flour, finely chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, red chili powder, black salt (kala namak), salt, mustard oil, lemon juice, and cilantro leaves.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: The filling should be loose but hold together when pinched.
   ![Step 1: Prepare the Litti Filling](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_1.jpg)
2. **Knead the Dough** — Place whole wheat flour (atta) in a large bowl, gradually add warm water, and knead into a smooth, soft dough.
   - Duration: 7 min
   - Tip: Add water in small increments to prevent the dough from becoming too wet.
   ![Step 2: Knead the Dough](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_2.jpg)
3. **Rest the Dough** — Cover the kneaded dough with a damp cloth and let it rest.
   - Duration: 15 min
   - Tip: Resting relaxes the gluten, making it easier to wrap the filling.
   ![Step 3: Rest the Dough](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_3.jpg)
4. **Shape the Dough Balls** — Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each into an 8cm-diameter disc (thicker in the center), fill with about 15g of filling, pinch the seam closed, and roll into a ball.
   - Duration: 10 min
   - Tip: Pinch the seam tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
   ![Step 4: Shape the Dough Balls](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_4.jpg)
5. **Bake the Litti** — Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake for 25-30 minutes, or roast over an open flame on low heat, turning frequently until charred. Brush with ghee while hot.
   - Duration: 30 min
   - Tip: Cracks on the surface indicate success.
   - Tip: Brushing with ghee makes the texture more fragrant and crispy.
   ![Step 5: Bake the Litti](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_5.jpg)
6. **Roast the Vegetables** — Roast the eggplant, tomato, and potato over an open flame or in a 200°C oven for 20-25 minutes until the skins are charred and the flesh is soft.
   - Duration: 25 min
   - Tip: Roasting over an open flame gives a unique smoky flavor.
   ![Step 6: Roast the Vegetables](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_6.jpg)
7. **Make the Chokha** — Peel and mash the vegetables. Add chopped garlic, green chilies, salt, and mustard oil, and mix well. Garnish with cilantro.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: The vegetable mash doesn't need to be too smooth; a slightly chunky texture is better.
   ![Step 7: Make the Chokha](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_7.jpg)
8. **Plate and Serve** — Plate the litti with the chokha. Serve hot, breaking the litti open by hand and dipping it into the vegetable mash.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: This is the traditional Indian way to eat it.
   ![Step 8: Plate and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha/step_8.jpg)

## Tips

- Sattu is a signature ingredient. If unavailable, roast dry chickpeas until dark brown and grind them into flour yourself.
- Mustard oil is the core of the flavor; it is not recommended to substitute. If you must, use rapeseed oil.
- Traditionally, cow dung cakes are used for the fire. For home cooking, an open-flame grill is recommended to simulate the smoky flavor.
- This is an ancient food with a history of thousands of years, once used as marching rations for soldiers.

## Overview image

![Litti Chokha — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/staple_li-ti-qiao-ka--litti-chokha_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/staple/利提巧卡.md

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