Sattu Litti Chokha Recipe (Pressure Cooker Method)

Introduction

This recipe is for a delicious and authentic Sattu Litti Chokha, made in a pressure cooker. It’s a healthy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

For the Litti:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• Water as needed

For the Sattu Filling:

• 2 cups sattu flour
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon kalonji (black nigella seeds)
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 tablespoon pickle masala
• Salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

For the Chutney:

• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped mint leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice to taste
• Water as needed

Instructions

Making the Litti:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and ghee or oil. Mix well.
2. Gradually add water, kneading until you have a soft dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 10-12 equal portions.
5. Roll out each portion into a thin circle.
6. Place a spoonful of sattu filling in the center of each circle.
7. Bring the edges of the dough together and pinch them to seal.
8. Shape the littis into round balls.
9. Set the littis aside while you make the sattu filling and chutney.

Making the Sattu Filling:

1. In a bowl, combine the sattu flour, garlic, ginger, green chilies, onion, lemon juice, ajwain, kalonji, mustard oil, pickle masala, and salt.
2. Mix well until you have a thick filling.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Making the Chutney:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomato, green chilies, coriander leaves, mint leaves (if using), ginger, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and water.
2. Blend until you have a smooth chutney.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Cooking the Litti:

1. Heat a pressure cooker over medium heat.
2. Add a thin layer of oil to the bottom of the cooker.
3. Place the littis in the cooker in a single layer.
4. Close the lid of the cooker and set the valve to “seal”.
5. Cook for 4 minutes on high pressure.
6. After 4 minutes, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
7. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
8. Open the lid of the cooker and remove the littis.
9. Brush the littis with ghee or oil if desired.
10. Serve the littis hot with sattu filling and chutney.

Tips

• For a more flavorful litti, you can roast the sattu flour in a dry pan for a few minutes before using it.
• You can adjust the amount of green chilies in the sattu filling and chutney to your taste.
• If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can cook the littis in a tandoor or oven.
• Litti chokha is best served fresh, but you can also reheat it in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy this delicious and authentic Sattu Litti Chokha recipe! It’s a great way to experience the flavors of Bihar, India.

Please note:

• This recipe is for a medium-sized litti. You can adjust the size of the littis according to your preference.
• The cooking time for the littis may vary depending on the size of your pressure cooker and the thickness of the littis.

I would love to hear your feedback on this recipe. Please leave a comment below and let me know if you have any questions.