Chakuli pitha
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Thin, soft pancakes of fermented rice and urad dal batter, a common Odia breakfast eaten with dalma, ghuguni or jaggery.
Region: OdishaOccasion: Breakfast; also offered to Lord JagannathTime: 30 min + soaking and fermentingServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 1½ cups raw rice
- ½ cup urad dal
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for the pan
Method
- Soak rice and urad dal together for 6–8 hours.
- Grind to a smooth batter of pouring consistency. Add salt and ferment for 6–8 hours.
- Heat a tawa and smear with oil. Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently into a round.
- Cover and cook on medium heat until the top is set and the base lightly golden. Flip briefly if you like.
- Serve hot with ghuguni, dalma, aloo bharta or grated jaggery and coconut.
History
Chakuli is one of the oldest everyday pithas of Odisha.
Significance
Chakuli is offered to Lord Jagannath on certain occasions, and at home it is a quick breakfast for the whole family.