Sattu Paratha Recipe - Authentic Stuffed Paratha
Sattu paratha is a traditional Indian stuffed flatbread of sattu (chickpea flour), onion, herbs, and aromatic spices. Its texture is slightly crispy or flaky on the outside, and soft or spicy on the inside; together, it gives an earthy flavour.
Ingredients
For Dough
- 1 cup wheat flour (atta)
- 1 tsp oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp carrom seeds (ajwain)
- water as needed to knead dough
For Stuffing
- ½ cup sattu (roasted chickpea flour)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp water
- ghee for roasting
Instructions
- Add flour, salt, ajwain, and oil to a mixing bowl.
- Mix them all well and start adding water little by little to knead a dough.
- When the dough is kneaded into a smooth texture, leave it to rest for 30 minutes.
- Now make stuffing: add sattu, onion, chilli, herbs, salt, coriander, and garam masala to a mixing bowl.
- After adding lemon juice, sprinkle 1 tbsp of water to make a mixture.
- Mix well: if the mixture has good moisture, then the filling is ready. If not, sprinkle more water.
- Now make a dough ball from the kneaded dough.
- Dust some flour on it and on the rolling board, and roll it into a small circle.
- Apply some ghee and add a spoon of the mixture to the centre of a circle.
- Now close the edges properly and roll it gently into a large roti.
- Heat the tawa over high heat, and place the rolled roti over it.
- After a few seconds, turn and apply some ghee on it.
- Again, turn from the other and apply ghee this side too.
- Cook from both sides until golden flakes appear.
- When it starts appearing, remove the paratha immediately.
- Serve it hot with curd or chutney.
Notes
- Always rest the dough for 30 minutes to get soft and smooth parathas.
- Avoid adding too much water to the sattu mixture; add only enough to bind it.
- Cook parathas on a hot tawa for a flaky or crispy texture.
- Use homemade ghee to cook paratha for the rich flavour.