Description

Sattu Thalipeeth is a nutritious and delicious Indian flatbread. ‘Sattu’ refers to a flour-like powder primarily made from roasted Bengal gram flour (chana dal), mixed with various spices and vegetables, including onions and green chilies. It is typically cooked on a griddle and served hot, often accompanied by yogurt or pickles. Here’s a simple recipe to make Sattu Thaalipeeth.

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Ingredients

1 cup roasted gram flour (सत्तू)
½ tbsp garlic paste
2 green chillies, finely chopped
½ cup onions, chopped
1 tbsp ginger, grated
½ cup bottle gourd (लौकी), grated
½ tbsp red chilli powder
½ tbsp whole coriander seeds, crushed
¼ tbsp turmeric powder
¼ tbsp black pepper powder
¼ tbsp roasted cumin powder
½ tbsp fennel seeds (सौंफ), lightly crushed
A pinch of asafoetida, (हींग)
¼ tbsp carom seeds (अजवाइन)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (तिल), optional
Salt as per taste
2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (धनिया)
1 tbsp oil + for cooking

Instructions

Prepare the Flour:

Take roasted Bengal gram (chana) and grind it to make a fine powder.
In a large mixing bowl, sieve the flour, and now it’s ready for the recipe.
To the flour mixture, add garlic, green chili, onions, grated bottle gourd, and ginger.
Also, add all the spices mentioned above and salt as per taste.
Mix everything together and add 1 tbsp oil.
Knead the mixture into a smooth, firm dough. The dough should not be too soft or too hard.

Shape and Cook:

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
On a flat surface, take a butter paper or a banana leaf lightly greased with oil.
Place a dough ball on the sheet and flatten it with your fingers to form a round flatbread (about 5-6 inches in diameter). You can also use a rolling pin if you prefer.
Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium heat. Gently lift the thalipeeth from the sheet and place it on the hot tawa.
Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
Flip it over and cook the other side.
Apply a little oil around the edges and on the surface.
Press gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
Cook until both sides are golden brown and crisp.
Remove the thalipeeth from the tawa.
Serve hot with yogurt, mint chutney, or a side of your choice.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Sattu Thalipeeth!

Notes

You can mix a combination of flours such as jowar (sorghum), whole wheat, bajra (pearl millet), gram flour (besan), and rice flour. Additionally, for extra nutrition and flavor, add oats flour, ragi flour, quinoa flour, or amaranth flour.
For added nutrition and flavor, finely chopped vegetables like spinach, fenugreek leaves (methi), or grated carrots can be mixed into the dough.
If necessary, add water gradually while kneading the dough. However, in this recipe, water wasn’t used. Lauki releases water that helps in kneading the dough. Ensure that the dough is firm yet pliable, neither too soft nor too hard.
To shape the thalipeeth, use a plastic sheet, parchment paper, or a banana leaf. Lightly grease the surface with oil to prevent sticking.
When cooking, maintain a medium heat. High heat can lead to burning on the outside while leaving the inside undercooked, whereas low heat may result in a dry and tough texture.
While cooking, lightly grease the thalipeeth with oil around the edges and on the surface to achieve a crispy texture.
Carefully flip the thalipeeth to prevent breakage. Use a spatula to press gently while cooking to ensure even browning.

Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: Maharastrian

Keywords: Sattu Thalipeeth Recipe, Thalipeeth, Sattu Recipes, Healthy Breakfast recipe, Maharashtrian Cuisine, Nutritious Indian Recipe