Traditional Aloo Chokha Recipe For A Bihari-Style Meal

By Garima Johar

October 24, 2025

Aloo chokha is a traditional Bihari dish that features potatoes. It is usually eaten with litti chokha or paired with khichdi. To make this traditional mashed potato dish, here’s a step-by-step Bihari recipe.

Ingredients

2-3 potatoes 1/2 teaspoon oil 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon green chillies 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 2-3 teaspoons coriander leaves 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste

Step 1

Wash and boil the potatoes till they are tender. Mash the boiled potatoes and set aside.

Step 2

Heat some oil and saute chopped onions till they are translucent.

Step 3

Add chopped garlic and green chillies and cook till the mixture is fragrant.

Step 4

Mix in mashed potatoes, season with salt, and let the flavours meld.

Step 5

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve hot.