Sattu ka cheela is a savory pancake made from sattu flour, which is roasted chickpea flour. It’s a popular breakfast or snack item in many parts of India, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sattu flour
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Water, as needed
- Oil or ghee, for cooking
Instructions:
- Prepare the batter:
- In a mixing bowl, add sattu flour, chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, grated ginger, ajwain, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Mix well:
- Gradually add water to the mixture while stirring continuously to make a smooth batter. The batter should have a pouring consistency.
- Let it rest:
- Let the batter rest for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Heat the skillet:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat.
- Make cheelas:
- Once the skillet is hot, pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the skillet and spread it into a thin circle using the back of the ladle.
- Drizzle oil:
- Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges of the cheela and a few drops on top.
- Cook until golden:
- Cook the cheela for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook:
- Carefully flip the cheela using a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat:
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve the sattu ka cheela hot with chutney, yogurt, or pickle of your choice.
Tips:
- You can customize the filling by adding chopped spinach, grated carrots, or any other vegetables of your choice.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies.
- You can make the cheelas thicker or thinner according to your preference.
Sattu ka cheela is a nutritious and delicious option for breakfast or as a snack. Enjoy!
