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Litti Chokha: Bhopal's Beloved Bihari Delicacy

Litti Chokha: Bhopal's Beloved Bihari Delicacy

Litti Chokha is a delicious dish from Bihar that has become very popular in Bhopal.

It consists of wheat balls filled with sattu, a type of roasted gram flour, and is served with a smoky vegetable mash called chokha.

People in Bhopal love it so much that they have given it a fun nickname, 'witty chokha,' because of the funny comments often made about it.

The dish is not only tasty but also has a rich history.

It was eaten by soldiers in ancient times and by rebels during the first Indian independence struggle.

The dish is usually cooked over cow-dung cakes, which gives it a unique flavor, but some people prefer to cook it in a pressure cooker to avoid bothering their neighbors.

Whether you eat it with ghee or dry, Litti Chokha is a dish that brings people together and is a big part of Bhopal's food culture.

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