Traditional And Authentic Dal Pitha Recipe From Bihar And Jharkhand

By Smriti Dey 

July 29, 2024

Bihar and Jharkhand have some common recipes which are loved by both the state as snacks, especially during monsoon. This dal pitha recipe is one of the favourites in both states. Get to know how to make it without any hassle. Keep reading!

Ingredients

1 cup chana dal 3 Green chillies 1 tablespoon ginger paste 1 tablespoon garlic paste Half spoon cumin seeds Salt as per taste Coriander leaves 1 cup rice flour

Step 1

Soak and grind chana dal into a coarse paste with green chillies, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander leaves and salt. 

Step 2

Mix rice flour with water and salt to form a smooth dough.

Step 3

Take a small portion of the dough, flatten it, and place a spoonful of the filling in the centre. 

Step 4

Seal the edges to form a dumpling.

Step 5

Steam the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes or until cooked through and serve.