Back लिट्टी Bihari লিট্টি Bengali/Bangla Litti Chokha Spanish लिट्टी Hindi Litti JV ಲಿಟ್ಟಿ Kannada लिट्टी MAI
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| Alternative names | Baati, Bhauri |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack, main course |
| Place of origin | India and Nepal |
| Region or state | Bhojpuri region |
| Associated cuisine | Bhojpuri cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Any |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, brinjal, onion, peppers, cilantro, mustard oil, gram flour, ghee |
| Variations | Baati |
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Litti is a wholewheat flour dough ball stuffed with a spiced mixture of satui (roasted black chickpea flour).[1] Litti, along with chokha, is a complete meal that is popular in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Nepalese provinces of Madhesh and Lumbini (eastern parts).[2] It is also a popular street food in small towns and cities. Over the years it has gained international recognition.[3][4][5]
It consists of a wheat dough ball filled with a mixture of roasted gram flour, spices, and herbs, which is then roasted on hot charcoal or dried cow dung fire. They can also be baked in an oven, roasted on a tava or fried.[1]
- ^ a b Amit, Dassana (2 February 2023). "Litti Chokha Recipe | Litti Recipe". Dassana's Veg Recipes. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "The evolution of Litti Chokha". The Indian Express. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Singh, Siddhivi (19 November 2023). "Halls of fame at international trade fair team india is the crowdpuller". Times Of India.
- ^ "Development and Standardization of Naturally Fortified Litti – Chokha" (PDF). Journal of Food Technology & Nutrition Sciences. 3 (4). 25 November 2021.
- ^ Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar. "A signature dish of Bihar: Litti and Chokha". Researchgate.