Ingredients
For the dough :
- 1 cup skinned black gram—soaked for 4 hours and drained completely
- 2 cups rice flour
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp mustard oil
- salt to taste
cups rice flour :
- 2 tbsp mustard oil
- 2 tsp panchphoran
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- A pinch of asafetida
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Dal pitha is a dumpling shaped dish made predominantly in the households of Bihar, Jharkhand,and Chhattisgarh. They may sometimes even be shaped like gujiyas. Whole wheat or fresh rice flour is used to make the pitha with lentil filling. It is traditionally served with chokha (mashed potatoes with fried onions and a few spices) or coriander chutney. This dish may be sweet or savory depending on the filling. For instance, parts of Jharkhand and Bengal prefer the sweet variant and include coconut and jaggery for the stuffing. While it may be easy to source the ingredients for this recipe,there is lot of technique that goes into the making of dal pitha and this recipe teaches you just that! Packing this for your breakfast? Make sure you pack them in an insulated storage container.
Health Benefits
Black gram and mustard oil are the major ingredients in dal pitha. Mustard oil has various health benefits; it helps control cholesterol, improve digestion and contains omega 3 fatty acids, which help in keeping the skin, nails, and hair healthy. Mustard oil also possesses antibacterial properties which help combat bacterial infections in the colon and improve oral hygiene. Lentils provide the body with much needed protein and help maintain healthy blood sugar and cholesterol profiles.
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How to make Dal PithaFor the filling
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