Litti Chokha
Indo-American Fusion
Intermediate
Main CourseBihari Litti Chokha Pot Pie: A Desi Classic Meets Cosy Baking
Litti Chokha
65 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
22
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Bihari litti chokha pot pie is a delightful twist on the traditional litti chokha from Bihar. It fuses the smoky, earthy flavours of roasted sattu filling with the rustic goodness of chokha, all nestled beneath a flaky, buttery pot pie crust. This dish is pure comfort food with a cultural flair and is perfect for those chilly nights, family dinners, or when you’re in the mood for a fusion treat.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Litti:
1 cupSattu (roasted gram flour)
2 tbspMustard oil
1 tspGarlic (finely chopped)
1 tspGinger (finely chopped)
½ tspAjwain
½ tspKalonji
1Green chilli (chopped)
2 tbspCoriander (chopped)
1 tbspLemon juice
to tasteSalt
For the Chokha:
1 mediumBrinjal (roasted)
2Tomatoes (roasted)
5–6 clovesGarlic (roasted)
1 tbspMustard oil
1 Green chilli (chopped)
2 tbsp Onions (chopped)
to tasteSalt
For the Pot Pie:
1½ cupsAll-purpose flour
½ cupCold butter (cubed)
4–5 tbspCold water
to tasteSalt
1 tbspEgg wash (for brushing)