VegetarianBihar and JharkhandVegetarianFood & Cuisine
Litti Chokha
A rustic and hearty meal from Bihar, consisting of roasted wheat balls stuffed with spiced gram flour, served with mashed vegetables.
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Region
Bihar and Jharkhand
Spice Level
3/5
Diet
Vegetarian
Where to Try
Patna, Gaya, and street stalls in major cities of Bihar.
Litti Chokha is the quintessential soul food of Bihar and Jharkhand. Litti is a dough ball made of whole wheat flour, stuffed with sattu (roasted gram flour) mixed with herbs and spices, and then roasted over coal or cow dung cakes. It is served with Chokha—a smoky mash of eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes—and a generous dollop of desi ghee. It is valued for its nutritional content and earthy flavors.