If you are in the category of Litti lovers among traditional Bihari dishes then prepare yourself for a similar, yet mouthwatering delicious form of roasted Litti. It brings out real authentic taste and a slightly smoky taste since roasting is done over fire or oven in case available. The smoke from its roasting sets Litti apart, a little flavor not found within the other preparations. Join us as we dive deep into the making of Roasted Litti. It is sure to take you into a world where savoring this rustic delight has its own significance.
Ingredients: For the Litti:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 cup roasted gram flour (sattu)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water (for kneading the dough)
For Roasting:
- Charcoal (if using the traditional method)
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) or oil
For serving:
- Chokha (optional but highly recommended; recipe included in the “Tawa Litti” article above)
Instructions:
Step 1: Making the Litti Dough
- Mix together wheat flour, ghee, carom seeds, nigella seeds, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add water to knead it into a firm and smooth dough.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
Step 2: Preparing the Stuffing
- Mix roasted gram flour (sattu) with a pinch of salt. Add some water to form a semi-dry mixture, which must hold the shape when pressed.
Step 3: Shaping the Litti
- Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into small, lemon-sized balls in the palms.
- Flatten each ball and add a spoonful of stuffing in the center.
- Close carefully making sure that the filling is well covered inside by the dough.
Step 4: Roasting the Litti Traditional Method:
- In case you are using traditional method, light a small piece of charcoal till red hot.
- In the middle of a serving of Litti, prepare a small well and pour the hot charcoal in the center of the well.
- Then, pour ghee or oil over the charcoal followed by covering the plate using a bigger bowl or a lid immediately.
- Allow smoke from charcoal to infuse in the Litti for almost 5-7 minutes
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven at 180°C (350°F).
- Place the stuffed Litti on a baking tray and roast them for about 15-20 minutes or till they get golden brown in color.
Step 5: Serving Roasted Litti
- Take out the prepared Roasted Litti from the oven or the traditional setting.
- Serve them still warm, still carrying a smokiness with them.
- To serve the traditional accompaniment, see “Tawa Litti” above regarding serving with chokha.
