πΏ Healthy Kuttu Cheela Recipe for Vrat
π Ingredients:
(Serves 2β3)
- Kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) β 1 cup
- Sendha namak (rock salt) β Β½ tsp (as per taste)
- Green chili (finely chopped) β 1 (optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) β 2 tbsp
- Grated boiled potato β 1 small (optional for binding and softness)
- Cumin seeds (jeera) β Β½ tsp
- Water β as needed to make a batter
- Ghee or vrat-friendly oil β for cooking
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Optional Add-ins (if allowed in your vrat):
- Grated lauki (bottle gourd)
- Crushed peanuts or peanut flour (adds protein)
- Grated ginger
π©βπ³ Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine kuttu atta, sendha namak, cumin seeds, green chili, grated potato, and coriander leaves.
- Slowly add water to make a smooth, pourable batter (like dosa batter). Avoid lumps.
- Heat the Tawa:
- Heat a non-stick or iron tawa and lightly grease it with ghee or oil.
- Cook the Cheela:
- Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently in a circular motion.
- Cook on medium heat. Drizzle ghee/oil around the edges.
- Flip after 2β3 minutes or when the bottom is golden brown.
- Cook the other side until crisp and cooked through.
- Serve Hot:
- Serve with vrat chutney like:
- Coconut chutney (without mustard seeds)
- Mint-peanut chutney
- Plain curd (dahi)
π‘ Tips:
- Let the batter rest for 10β15 minutes for better texture.
- Add grated veggies (like lauki) for fiber and moisture.
- Make small cheelas if the batter is delicate.