Dal Pittha

Dal Pittha is a traditional dish from Jharkhand that is made with rice flour and spiced chana dal filling. It is a steamed dumpling that is usually served with tomato chutney or ghee. Pittha is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In this blog post, we will share a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for making Pittha at home.

 

Ingredients:

For the dough:

2 cups rice flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)

Water, as needed

For the filling:

1 cup chana dal

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green chili, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Salt, to taste

 

Instructions:

To prepare the dough, in a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, salt, cumin seeds, carom seeds, and enough water to form a soft and pliable dough.

To prepare the filling, soak the chana dal in water for 3-4 hours or overnight.

Drain the water from the chana dal and grind it to a coarse paste.

In a pan, heat some oil and add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and fennel seeds.

Once the seeds start to crackle, add chopped onions and green chili. Saute until the onions turn golden brown.

Add the ground chana dal to the pan and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into small discs using your hands.

Place a tablespoon of the chana dal filling in the center of the disc and fold the edges to cover the filling.

Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Place the pittha in a steamer basket and steam for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve the pittha hot with tomato chutney or ghee.

 

Your delicious and healthy Pittha is now ready to be served. It is a perfect dish for those who want to try something new and healthy. Pittha is easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone. Try this recipe at home and share your experience with us in the comments below!