Odisha : Chakuli Pitha

Odisha is a state of beautiful art and culture . Cusine in odisha is tasty yet simple .  "Pitha"  is not just a name of one food but it is a wide variety in itself .  From steamed to fried , from sweet to savoury and from filled dumplings to soft crepes choice is huge .  Today I have chosen Chakuli Pitha which is a crepe and a pleasant replacement of chapati when you are craving for a change 



Ingredient

  • Rice - 2 cup 
  • Split black gram ( Dhuli urad daal )  - 1/2 cup 
  • salt 
  • oil -  2 table spoon 

Method 

  • Soak rice and urad daal in water for 4-5 hours 

  • Drain the water and grind in a grinder to a paste while adding little water at a time 

  • This batter will be slightly thinner in consistency than dosa batter / pancake batter 

  • Add salt and mix well 
  • keep it aside for 10 minutes 
  • In a griddle , spread one spoon oil evenly and heat it 
  • Now with a soft wet cloth just wipe the excess oil  .  This will also cool down the griddle and help to spread the batter 
  • Pour one ladle full of batter in the center of the griddle and gradually spread outside to make a 4-5 inch circle 
  
  • after a minute flip it over and cook for another 30 seconds .  This will remain almost white and will not become brown .  Remove it from griddle and keep on serving dish 

  • Just wipe of the griddle with a wet cloth and make next pitha
  • You need not to add any oil as well .  after 7 to 8 such crepe / pitha , if you find the griddle two dry  , then you can spread little oil again and wipe out with a wet cloth 
  • This soft and white crepe can be served with a potato gravy , samber , chutney .  This can also be served with a coconut and jaggery filling or  a cauliflower filling .  This a nice replacement of chapati when you need a change 
Tip :  1/  You may also add some fresh grated coconut while grinding the batter 
          2/  If you have left over batter next morning , just add some finely chopped onion , green chilies and coriander leaves and make similar pancakes frying both the sides with little oil . A yummy and healthy breakfast

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