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When you’re looking for something light yet filling during fasting, Kuttu Atta Cheela (Buckwheat Pancakes) is the perfect choice. Made with kuttu atta (buckwheat flour), this healthy vrat recipe is gluten-free, protein-rich, and easy to digest. At Mala Flavors, we love sharing wholesome and simple dishes that make your fasting meals both nutritious and tasty.
How to Make Kuttu Atta Cheela
Course: BreakfastCuisine: IndianDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
14
minutesCalories
454
kcalIngredients
1 cup kuttu atta (buckwheat flour)
1 boiled potato (grated)
1 green chili (finely chopped)
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp sendha namak (rock salt)
1 tsp cumin seeds
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
Water (as needed for batter)
Ghee or oil (for cooking)
Directions
- Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- In a mixing bowl, add kuttu atta, grated potato, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander, and sendha namak.
- Add water gradually and whisk into a smooth batter (not too runny).
- Step 2: Make Cheela (Pancakes)
- Heat a tawa and lightly grease with ghee.
- Pour a ladle of batter and spread evenly like a pancake.
- Cook on medium flame until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat for the remaining batter.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve hot kuttu atta cheela with vrat-friendly chutney (like mint-coriander or peanut chutney) and a bowl of curd for a complete Navratri vrat recipe meal.
Benefits of Kuttu Atta (Buckwheat)
- Naturally gluten-free and full of protein.
- Keeps you full for longer during fasting.
- Rich in fiber, iron, and magnesium.
- A versatile flour for many vrat recipes.
Looking for more vrat recipes? Explore our Navratri Special Series on Mala Flavors for delicious and simple fasting meals.