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.
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
Wash and boil the potatoes till they are tender. Mash the boiled potatoes and set aside.
Heat some oil and saute chopped onions till they are translucent.
Add chopped garlic and green chillies and cook till the mixture is fragrant.
Mix in mashed potatoes, season with salt, and let the flavours meld.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve hot.