Iconically Indian: How To Make Bihari Sattu Ka Paratha At Home

Sattu ka paratha is one of the most loved and quintessential Bihari delicacies. The delicious sattu ka paratha is typically prepared with roasted chana dal flour (sattu). The primary difference between this paratha and others with stuffed parathas is that this one has powdered filling.

Chana dal also has a lot of health benefits. It is rich in vitamins, proteins, and minerals. It is also a rich antioxidant and reduces the damage done by free radicals to the blood vessels and lowers inflammation. Chana dal also enhances insulin response by lowering insulin resistance. 

Try this simple sattu ka paratha recipe if you're looking for a nutritious breakfast or dinner. This sattu paratha recipe is not only flavourful and quick to prepare, but it is also very healthy. So, now let’s take you through this easy recipe of how to make sattu ka paratha at home: 

Ingredients For Sattu Ka Paratha

2 cups roasted chana dal flour (sattu ka atta)

3 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup water

2 tbsp chopped onions 

2 chopped green chillies 

1 tsp red chilli powder 

2 tsp roasted cumin seeds

4 minced cloves of garlic

1/2 inch minced ginger 

1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

1 tbsp mustard oil 

1 tbsp ghee 

Salt as per taste 

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How To Make Sattu Ka Paratha

1. First, we need to knead the dough. Make a soft dough in a mixing bowl by combining whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and water. Make sure you knead the dough well and keep it soft so that your parathas can be rolled out easily.

2. In a mixing bowl take sattu, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, salt, minced garlic and ginger, chopped green chilies, chopped onions, coriander leaves, and mustard oil. Mix them well and your paratha stuffing is ready. 

4. Take the dough and divide it into 5 balls. Roll each ball slightly, then stuff two tsp of filling in the middle. Cover the filling completely with the dough, then roll it to make a paratha.

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5. Now heat a girdle and cook both sides of the paratha well until they are golden brown. Also, add a few drops of oil or ghee to it. 

6. Carry out the same procedure with the remaining parathas.

7. Serve hot Sattu ka paratha along with your favourite dish, pickles, and curd.

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