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Bihari Dal Pitha
Serves 3
70 mins
550 Kcal
Let's talk Bihari Dal Pitha—the OG dumpling from Bihar that's ready to win your heart. Think of it as the desi cousin of momos, but with its own unique flair. This dish is a wholesome blend of carbs and protein, featuring rice flour pockets stuffed with spiced lentils. It's gluten-free, vegan, and bursting with flavor. Honestly, who needs takeout when you can whip up this comforting classic at home? Making a Bihari Dal Pitha is like getting a warm hug from Bihar itself. You start with a smooth rice flour dough—soft, pliable, and super easy to work with (like Play-Doh, but make it edible). Then comes the filling: masoor dal seasoned with mustard oil, garlic, cumin, and a hint of heat. Stuff, fold, and seal these little pockets of joy, then steam them to chewy, savory perfection. The result? A delicate outer layer paired with a melt-in-your-mouth, flavor-packed filling that's nothing short of magic. The best part? The recipe of Bihari Dal Pitha is crazy versatile. Dunk it in tangy tamarind chutney, drizzle with mustard oil for an authentic touch, or pair it with a steaming cup of chai.
Ingredients required for Bihari Dal Pitha
- 1 cup rice
- 3/4 cup chana dal
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 green chili
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp ajwain
Cooking steps for Bihari Dal Pitha
- 1Buckle up, foodies, because we're diving into the world of Bihari Dal Pitha—a traditional delicacy that's basically the ultimate cozy snack you didn't know you needed. Here's the full scoop on how to whip up this epic dish that's equal parts homely and drool-worthy. Let's get rolling!
- 2First, prep your rice dough by soaking some rice and grinding it into a smooth paste with about 1/2 cup water. Thin out this batter by adding 1.5-2 cups of water until it's like a runny pancake mix.
- 3Add salt and oil, stir it up, and pour the batter into a heavy-bottomed kadai.
- 4Cook it low and slow, stirring non-stop (trust me, this is your arm workout for the day). It'll feel like the batter's fighting back with lumps and stickiness, but keep at it—it'll transform into a soft, pliable dough after 12-15 minutes.
- 5Keep it covered with a damp cloth while you work to keep it soft and fab.
- 6Next, the star of the show—the dal stuffing!
- 7Drain your soaked dal and blitz it with green chilies, ginger, garlic, salt, carom seeds, cumin, and peppercorns to get a coarse paste. Heat up a teaspoon of oil in a kadai, toss in the dal mix, and cook it down to a crumbly, dry texture (roughly 7-10 minutes).
- 8Stir in some chopped cilantro at the end for a fresh punch. Bam! Your stuffing's good to go.
- 9Time to assemble the Bihari Dal Pitha.
- 10Grease your steamer and your hands (trust me, you don't want sticky fingers for this).
- 11Grab a lemon-sized ball of that rice dough, flatten it into a cup shape, and spoon in some dal stuffing.
- 12Feeling extra? Use a gujiya mould or shape them like dim sums, kozhukattai, or modak—get creative!
- 13Seal it up snugly to avoid any sneaky leaks during cooking. Repeat until your whole batch looks like bite-sized works of art.
- 14Finally, pop those bad boys into the steamer and let them cook for 8-10 minutes, or go old-school by boiling them in hot water until they float to the top (they're basically waving hello when they're done).
- 15Drain and serve these heavenly bites with your fave chutney or sauce. Congrats—you've just nailed the ultimate Bihari Dal Pitha Recipe!
- 16Now go enjoy these little bundles of joy while they're hot and steamy.