Baati Chokha
Veg
Hard wheat dumplings (baati) baked in embers or an oven, dunked in ghee, and served with chokha — a smoky mash of roasted brinjal, tomato, and potato spiked with green chillies and mustard oil.
Cuisines
Banarasi
Bihari
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Baati Chokha
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Whole wheat flour |
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1 cup | Ghee |
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1 teaspoon | Carom Seed |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Potato , boiled and mashed |
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1 cup | Eggplant , roasted, mashed |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Amchur , dried mango powder |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, carom seeds, and salt. Add ghee and mix until crumbly.
- 2 Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 3 Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls (baatis).
- 4 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5 Place the baatis on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, turning them occasionally.
- 6 For chokha, heat mustard oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- 7 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for a minute.
- 8 Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- 9 Mix in mashed potatoes, roasted eggplant, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- 10 Cook for 5 minutes, then add amchur and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- 11 Serve the hot baatis with chokha on the side.
Tips
For a smoky flavor, roast the eggplant directly on an open flame before mashing.