Kuttu Cheela (Buckwheat Fasting Pancake)

Kuttu Cheela (Buckwheat Fasting Pancake)

The classic vrat (fasting) food — nourishing enough to be enjoyed any day. Naturally gluten-free.

Store staples used: Buckwheat (Kuttu) Flour

Serves 2 · 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 boiled potato, mashed
  • 1 bottle gourd or cucumber, grated
  • 1 green chilli, chopped
  • Rock salt
  • Water, to a pouring batter
  • Ghee

Method

  1. Combine flour, potato, grated vegetable, chilli, and rock salt. Add water to a spreadable batter.
  2. Ladle onto a hot ghee-greased pan and spread gently.
  3. Cook on medium until set, flip, and crisp the second side.
  4. Serve with yogurt or peanut chutney.