Chakuli pitha is a traditional dish from Odisha, India. It is a type of fermented rice and lentil crepe that is typically served as a breakfast or snack dish. The Chakuli pitha is often stuffed with a variety of fillings such as coconut, jaggery, or dal, and served with a side of chutney, ghuguni, or Dalma (a lentil-based curry).
You can also serve Chakuli pitha with chicken curry which is also a great combination.
Here is a quick recipe for Chakuli pitha with chicken curry:
Ingredients for Chakuli pitha:
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 cup of urad dal (black lentil)
- 1/2 tsp of fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
Ingredients for chicken curry:
- 1 lb of boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- 1 tsp of red chili powder
- 1 tsp of cumin powder
- 1 tsp of coriander powder
- Oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
Instructions for Chakuli pitha:
- Soak the rice and urad dal in water overnight.
- Drain the water and grind the rice and urad dal to a smooth batter along with fenugreek seeds.
- Add a pinch of salt to the batter and keep it aside for fermentation for 8-10 hours.
- Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of batter on it and spread it to make a thin circle.
- Cook on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
Instructions for chicken curry:
- Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions, ginger, and garlic. Fry until golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and stir well. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve the Chakuli pitha warm with chicken curry on the side and enjoy your breakfast.
