Sattu Chilla Recipe - Healthy, Protein-Rich & Easy Breakfast
Sattu chiila is a healthy and protein-rich Indian breakfast made with roasted chikpea flour (sattu), veggies, and simple spices. This sattu chilla recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for those looking for a nutritious and filling meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sattu flour
- ½ cup gram flour
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ⅛ tsp ajwain seeds
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- water as needed for batter
- oil for roasting
Instructions
- Take all the veggies and chop into small pieces.
- Add sattu flour and gram flour to a mixing bowl.
- Now add water and make a smooth batter.
- After that, add salt, turmeric, garam masala, and ajwain seeds.
- Now add all the chopped vegetables and herbs.
- Mix all the ingredients well, and the batter is ready.
- Heat tawa on medium heat and sprinkle some oil on it.
- Pour the batter with a spoon into the middle of the tawa.
- Now spread the batter into a round circle and pour the oil all over its edges.
- After a minute, turn it to the other side and pour oil to the edges this side too.
- Cook it a minute this side or until golden crunchy flakes come.
- When the golden flakes comes on the chilla remove it.
- Repeat the same process to the rest batter.
Notes
- Use fresh sattu flour for the best flavor and texture.
- Always add half a cup of gram flour or semolina to avoid breaking.
- Keep the batter of medium consistency (not too thick or thin).
- You can rest the batter for 5-10 minutes for fluffy chilla's.
- Cook on a medium flame for even cooking.
- Add a little oil around the edges for a crisp texture.
- Don't flip too early- let one side cook properly.