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Finger Millet LITTI CHOKHA

  • 5 PeopleServes
  • 20 minPrep Time
  • 35 minCooking
  • easyDifficulty
  • Cuisine : Indian
  • Category : Finger Millet

Ingredients

Step by Step method

  • Preparation:

  • This recipe involves three steps


  • Preparing the Dough:

  • 1.Add all the flour, salt and ghee and mix everything well until you get coarse crumbs.

  • 2.Add warm water little at a time and knead to make a firm and smooth dough.

  • 3.Cover the dough in a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for around 15 to 20 minutes.


  • Preparing the Stuffing & Litti:

  • 1.In a mixing bowl take sattu, ajwain, black pepper, kalajeera,mustard oil, grated ginger, garlic, green chilies, coriander,salt and lemon juice. mix well to combine all the ingredients.

  • 2.Keep this filling / stuffing mixture aside.

  • 3.Knead the dough again for another 2 to 3 minutes.

  • 4.Make small lemon sized balls from the dough and roll it like pooris. Hold the poori between your palm and fill 1 large tablespoon of sattu filling mixture into the dough.

  • 5.Gather the sides of the poori and bring them together on top and seal the ball. Press the ball gently.

  • 6.Prepare all the litti in similar way and deep fry it in a low to medium heat .

  • 7.Once it is done , remove the Litti from the oil and allow them to cool a bit before serving.

  • 8.Serve the Litti along with chokha or ginger coriander leaf chutney.