Sattu Paratha

Introduction

Sattu Paratha is a stuffed flatbread filled with a savory roasted gram flour mixture. High in protein and fiber, it’s a traditional Bihari breakfast.

1. Ingredients:

For Dough:

• 2 cups wheat flour
• Water and salt to knead

For Filling:

• 1 cup sattu
• 1 tsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp ajwain
• Chopped green chili
• Crushed garlic
• Lemon juice or amchur
• Salt
• Coriander (optional)

2. Instructions:

1. Mix sattu with oil, spices, herbs, and lemon juice.
2. Roll dough balls and fill with the sattu mix.
3. Seal and flatten gently.
4. Cook on a tawa with oil or ghee.

3. Pro Tip:
   Use mustard oil in the stuffing for authentic Bihari flavor.
4. Serving Suggestions:
   Serve with curd, pickle, or baingan chokha.
5. Fun Fact:
   Sattu is considered a natural coolant and is often consumed as a drink (sattu sharbat) in summers in Bihar.

Source: Sattu Ka Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Channa Dal Flour Paratha) by Archana’s Kitchen