Ladies preparing 'Litti Chokha', in Rajasthan

From the archive record

Litti chokha is to Bihar, what Dal Baati churma is to Rajasthan . Litti, the traditional & staple food of Bihar is a variation of baati & is stuffed with sattu, a flour made of roasted bengal gram dal. Being high in nutrients & fibre, sattu litti is an ideal power brunch food for field workers & is served with chokha made of boiled potatoes, roasted brinjal & ghee. Sattu flour is known for its cooling effects & is considered a must have food during summers & is relished in form of littis, parantha, laddoos & drink. Another peculiar feature of this platter is the extensive use of mustard oil. The aroma and the slightly pungent taste provided by mustard oil lends an interesting flavour to the dish. Litti is traditionally baked over cow dung cakes in villages, but can be baked in gas tandoor