Sattu Paratha
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Bihar, India
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
EasyCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
300g Whole wheat flour (atta)
200g Sattu (roasted chickpea flour)
80g Onion, finely chopped
3piece Green chillies, finely chopped
10g Ginger, grated
3piece Garlic cloves, minced
20g Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
4g Ajwain (carom seeds)
30ml Mustard oil
15ml Lemon juice
20g Pickle (achar) of choice
60ml Ghee for cooking
8g Salt
150ml Water
14 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Make the dough: mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of oil. Add water gradually and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
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Prepare the sattu filling: in a bowl, combine sattu flour, chopped onion, green chillies, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped coriander, ajwain, and salt.
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Add mustard oil and lemon juice to the sattu mixture. Mix well. Add a tablespoon of pickle (achar) and mix — this adds a tangy, spiced flavour characteristic of Bihari sattu paratha.
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Add water gradually, a teaspoon at a time, and mix until the filling comes together into a moist but non-sticky crumble. It should hold its shape when pressed.
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Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a small disc about 10 cm in diameter.
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Place 2 tablespoons of sattu filling in the centre of each disc. Bring the edges up and seal tightly, pinching to close. Gently flatten the stuffed ball.
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Dust lightly with flour and roll out into a circle of about 18 cm diameter. Roll gently to avoid the filling breaking through.
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Heat a tawa over medium heat. Place the paratha on the tawa and cook for 2 minutes until light brown spots appear. Flip and cook the other side.
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Apply ghee generously on both sides and cook for another minute each side until golden and slightly crisp.
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Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, and a raw onion salad — the traditional Bihari accompaniment.
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Chef's Tips
Sattu (roasted chickpea flour) is the defining ingredient; it has a nutty, earthy flavour distinct from regular besan. Do not substitute with besan.
Adding mustard oil and pickle to the filling is the authentic Bihari touch that gives sattu paratha its characteristic pungent, tangy flavour.
The filling should be moist enough to hold together but not wet; too much water makes it leak out during rolling.
Sattu paratha is a high-protein, nutritious Bihari staple traditionally eaten for breakfast or as a packed lunch.
About This Dish
Sattu Paratha is a traditional vegetarian dish from Bihar, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Sattu (roasted chickpea flour) is the defining ingredient; it has a nutty, earthy flavour distinct from regular besan. Do not substitute with besan. - Adding mustard oil and pickle to the filling is the authentic Bihari touch that gives sattu paratha its characteristic pungent, tangy flavour. - The filling should be moist enough to hold together but not wet; too much water makes it leak out during rolling. - Sattu paratha is a high-protein, nutritious Bihari staple traditionally eaten for breakfast or as a packed lunch.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy