How to pronounce Litti chokha

Litti chokha is written लिट्टी चोखा where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /lɪʈʈiː t͡ʃoːkʰaː/. In plain English letters that is LIT-tee CHOH-khah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Litti chokha?

Litti chokha is a main dish of India. Where it comes from: Bihar. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, beans & tofu, potato and vegetables. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Litti chokha comes from

Litti chokha is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map.

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