I have spent 18 years of my childhood in a small town known as Bokaro in the state of Jharkhand (India). “Sattu ka Paratha” is a very popular dish in the North Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. I still remember the beautiful aroma of these parathas when my neighbor used to make some and pass them on to us. I always loved it. The toasted gram flour is mixed with various spices and used as a stuffing for the bread. The other day, one of my friends, who also happens to belong from Dhanbad (a neighboring township to Bokaro) gave me a packet of sattu. I was overwhelmed and my ecstasy was beyond imagination. I was so glad I can’t thank her enough. Definitely it got me so nostalgic that I wanted to relive my childhood days by making these wonderfully delectable parathas.
Throughout my life, I have always found Bihari cuisine is one of the simplest of all and is highly appetizing and flavorful using the best of ingredients. Sattu is one of them. Made of roasted channa or gram flour, it is high in proteins, calcium, iron, magnesium and fibre. It is very commonly used to prepare a drink with cilantro leaves and black salt. This particular drink is so nutritious that a glass of it is equivalent to a bottle of protein shake!! Yes that must sound surprising but it’s true! A quick glass of Sattu ka ghol (Sattu drink) will keep you hydrated, cool and energize you for the rest of the day.
Back to my parathas, these breads are as nutritious and delicious too. The soul of these parathas lies in the stuffing, which is part spicy, part sour and the combination just categorizes this dish as “incredible”. These days readymade packaged sattu is easily available in Indian grocery stores. Traditionally these parathas are served with yogurt and aloo chokha (Spicy mashed potatoes) or baingan chokha (Spicy roasted eggplant dip). I prefer to have these with aloo chokha, just the way we used to have it during my childhood. Today, writing this post I can almost remember the warmth and excitement I used to feel when my neighbor cooked and brought some of them piping hot for our tasting. 🙂
Ingredients:
For Paratha dough you will need:
Wheat flour – 1 cup
Salt – as per taste
Water – for kneading the dough
For sattu stuffing you will need:
Sattu – 1/2 cup
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Garlic – 4 -5 cloves
Ginger – a small piece
Green chillies – as much as you want depending on the level of heat you can handle
Onion – 1 large finely chopped
Lime juice – 1 tbsp
Mango pickle / any Indian pickle – 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
Amchoor / dry mango powder – 1 tsp
Coriander leaves – finely chopped
Salt – as per taste
Method:
Prepare the dough.
Mix the wheat flour with salt. Knead it into a soft dough using very little water at a time. Knead it well so that the dough is soft. Let the dough rest at least 1-2 hours.
For the stuffing:
Fry the onions using very little oil. A lot of people add raw onions directly to the stuffing. You can do that too. But I prefer to fry the onions. This makes a lot of difference to the flavor.
Grind the ginger, garlic and green chillies into a fine paste using very little water.
Take a mixing bowl.
Add sattu (roasted gram flour).
Add the rest of the ingredients – cumin seeds, fried onions, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, lime juice, pickle, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, amchoor powder, chopped coriander leaves and salt.
Mix everything well. The mixture should be dry as shown in the below pic.
Divide the dough into equal parts.
Take 1 part and using your hand, try to roll and form a disc. You can even use a rolling pin.
Hold the disc in your hand so as to form a pocket and add 2 spoons full of the stuffing.
Press the sattu mixture gently with your hands.
Gradually press the mixture inside and pull out the edges of the dough so as to give the shape of a dumpling. Seal the edges carefully so that none of the stuffing comes out while rolling out the parathas.
Similarly repeat the same with rest of the dough and stuffing.
Keep this aside to rest for at least 10 mins before you start rolling them out.
Now take one dough ball (with stuffing). Dust it with flour.
Press it gently with your palm to flatten it out.
Using a rolling pin, gently roll it out into a circular disc. Be careful while rolling out so that none of the stuffing comes out.
Now place this on a hot pan. Roast on one side for a min. Then flip it over and let it roast on the other side for another 1 min.
While the other side is cooking, add a little ghee on top and spoon it uniformly over the surface of the paratha. The paratha will start to puff.
Flip it over using a spatula and add some ghee on the other surface. It is important to make the dough and stuff the mixture properly, so that your parathas puff up.
Healthy and nutritious Sattu parathas will be ready to serve.
If you are not eating them immediately, store them in an air-tight container / casserole and they will remain soft and fresh for a long time.
Below is a pic showing how it will look on the inside once you tear it open.
I served these yummy parathas with aloo chokha and yogurt. Aloo chokha is nothing but boiled mashed potatoes tempered with fried onions (finely chopped), green chillies, red chilli powder and salt. Traditionally aloo chokha is prepared using mustard oil. But since I don’t use mustard oil in my cooking, I substituted it with some clarified butter / ghee.
Enjoy!!
I love any paratha… this looks delicious…. nice step by step pics😃
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Thanks a lot😃
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What Cook with Smile said. Yum! 🙂
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Thanks Rini😃
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This looks great!!! Ans so healthy too since it has sattu in it…
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Yes indeed! Sattu is a powerhouse of good healthy nutrition. Thanks for reading😃
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Yummy….i am very fond of sattu paranthas… and sattu is so nutritious!
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Thanks Ruchi. I totally agree with you. It’s amazing how my little one loves it too. It is a great source of proteins and essential fibres. And lip-smacking delicious too😃
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Wow amazing.. Loved your write up and thanks for sharing about Bihari cuisine. Nice and detailed step by step pics.
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Thanks so much Vidhya!! Glad you liked it😃
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That looks SO good! Thanks for sharing! Light and Love, Shona
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Hey Shona! Thats a lovely name! Thanks for reading😃 ❤
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Aww, you are sweet! My mom must have done a good job naming me because after all these years people still tell me that! Thank you so much! And thanks for Following my Blog! Come back soon, as I will yours for these DELICIOUS recipes!!!
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Got a ‘Kon zilaa baa’ kind of feeling. Sattu Paratha and Aaloo and Baigan ka Chokha has always been close to my taste buds. Enjoyed it through my eyes!☺
Hailing from Bihar, I too am a big fan of our regional food. Its simple,tasty and like nowhere in the world you can find ‘ Dal Bhaat Chokha with ample amount of Shudh desi ghee’. Its just so delicious. Also
‘Litti chokha’ is one of the most famous Bihari dish that is treat to the taste buds.
Hope to see more of Bihari cuisine!!👍👍
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Thanks so much Vivek! Glad to know you too are from Bihar. Although I am a Bengali I was raised and brought up in Bihar. And bihari culture and food is close to my heart. Loved your statement”kon zilaa baa”😀. I agree nothing beats a plate of dal rice chokha with loads of ghee. Ooh I am hungry again!!😉 Thanks for your kind words. Appreciate it so much😃
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Hahaha probably now, you’ve to prepare another post on ‘Bhaat Daal Ghee’ and to my surprise I just googled ‘Dal Bhat’ the other day and guess what even Wikipedia knows about it!!!😇😊☺
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Hahaha that’s a pleasure!! Wikipedia is too smart😇
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Sattu ka paratha.. slurpp.. slurpp..
Hey good that you have spent sucha long time in bihar.. I am also from Bihar.. 😀 where do you stay now? Sattu ka paratha and litti 😍 you made me droll 😋😋
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Wow Monika! Glad my post is getting me know my fellow bloggers from Bihar😀 Now I stay in Singapore. I guess soon I must put up a post on litti chokha too. One of my favorites from my memories in Bihar😃 btw which part of Bihar are you from?
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My hometown is kishanganj.. very close to bagdogra.. My grandmom was a bengali so we follow bengali traditions too..especially when it comes to food. Posto, muri ghonto, paanch phoran etc 😀 you name is Mona, right? My mom, sister and friends call me Mona 😀
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Wow the world is small! My paternal family and relatives are from Siliguri😃 posts mudi ghonto! You’re making me hungry now! Glad you are accustomed to the Bengali cuisine too😀 yes my name is Mona. Glad to have got connected with you Mona 😉
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He he.. yeah.. Indeed a small world.. I am glad we got connected 🙂
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looks ymmy ymmy!!
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Thanks dearie! Let me know how it turns out if you try making these 😃
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thank you my cherie, you are very nice
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❤ 😃
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😊❤
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Such great details and mix of ingredients as always. Looks and sounds delicious!
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Thank you Eartha! Really glad you liked it😃
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Another keeper!
Leslie
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Thank you hon!!😃
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It’s going to taste good! Thank you!
Leslie
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Food always evokes warm memories isn’t it?…The paratha looks delicious and I have to try it soon:)…I didn’t know about the drink…sounds refreshing!
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I agree with you Divya! Lovely memories😃 Do try and let me know! I am sure you will love these yummy parathas😃 The drink is a powerhouse of energy and good nutrition😃. Will put up a post soon on the drink ❤
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Please do I’m very eager to try the drink:)
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There is nothing like a taste of home on occasion. 🙂 –Curt
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So true Curt! Thanks for reading. Appreciate it😃
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It’s amazing recipe, I showed it to my Mum. 🤘👍
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Thanks so much! That’s a great thing for me to know that you And your mum liked it. Thanks again😃
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Hummmm…
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❤ ❤ ❤ 😀
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This looks delicious and healthy Mona! Will have to make these soon
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Thanks Archana! These are very delicious and full of good nutrition. I am sure you will love them 🙂
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Very healthy one, delicious and a nice read too. Thanks for the share lisa😊
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Thank you Sumith! Have a great day 🙂
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I had always heard about sattu, but didn’t know what it was……will definitely try it out now 👍🙂
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Thank you Radhika!! Sattu has been an integral part of my childhood memories. The simplicity and deliciousness of this dish will make you want for more. Do try it. I am sure you will love these 🙂
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Always love to try out new recipes. Looking forward to trying this one 👍
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This stuffing is new to me…very good!!
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Thanks Anu! Sattu paratha is a staple dish in most North Indian homes. I am glad you like it! 🙂
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They are healthy and tasty too. 🙂
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Indeed Amitav😃 Thanks for reading😃
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Welcome. 🙂
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Yummy…..great to learn more about Bihari cuisine. the Sattu Paratha looks great….
http://www.mumbaitomelbourne.com/food-and-health-blog-posts/bhajya-chi-aamti-onion-fritters-in-coconut-and-spice-broth
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Thank you! Glad you like it! Thanks for visiting my blog 😃
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Wow, Mona I just loved the way you described the whole recipe step wise. I love stuffed flat breads. I have never tried this dish before but would definitely make it soon 😀
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Thank you so much Rhythm! If you love stuffed parathas I am sure you will love this too 🙂 ❤
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Wow Mona, I too make them very often…one of our favourites!
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Thanks Shreya! My family loves it too 🙂
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Mona Parathas are looking perfect.You are an expert cook my dear.Thanks for detail pictures.
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Thank you for your sweet words dearie! ❤
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I love your blogs and they make me sooo hungry!! ❤😛
I am a fashion blogger, check out my blogs!? Thanks.
Keep inspiring! ✨
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Thank you so much!! I have been to your blog. It’s lovely 🙂 Stay connected 🙂
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Thankss! And definitely! ❤❤
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Yummy paratha
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Thank you Ruchi!! 🙂
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Lovely Sharing.
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Thank you😃
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yummy !!
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Thanks so much Aayushi😃
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I tried this in the morning … super tasty it was 🙂 keep sharing your recipes .. I’m loving it
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Thanks so much for trying and I am super glad you liked it. Thanks again😃
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Oh, I like these very much. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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Thanks so much Terry!! Cheers😃
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Sattu ka Paratha is such a powerhouse of nutrition! I loved your step by step photos and detailed recipe.
Thanks for sharing!
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You’re right Sandhya. It is so healthy and delicious. Thanks for your kind words😃
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Love sattu ka paratha and BSC – been there many times as many relatives are in Jharkhand. You have well written this and described in details with pics. Feel like to eat one now 🙂 This takes me down the memory lane as I spent quite some time in Dhanbaad, Asansol, Munidih, Giridih, BSC, Jamshedpur – good old days and sattu ka paratha, bharta and chutney.
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Wow! Glad to know that you have been in BSC! :)So you must be well aware of the Bihari cuisines and culture. 🙂 Nothing more comforting than sattu ka paratha, chokha and chutney!! 🙂 My parents have shifted to Kolkata now, but my roots and heart still remains in Bokaro.
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Miss the cuisines. Though we relish at home but not too frequently like.
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Paratha looks so simple and delicious….
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Thank you Swapna!!
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Gorgeous! These look perfect! There’s nothing better than fresh parathas. I stayed in Dehradun for a couple months and had these every morning for breakfast. It brings back good memories. This weekend, I was making chapati and decided to try making a sweet paratha. I filled it with homemade apple sauce, cinnamon, and raisins…like a paratha-style cinnamon bun haha! It was pretty great 😀
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Hey Elle. So glad to hear that you stayed in India for a while and are accustomed to Indian food. Your version of sweet paratha sounds so delicious. Applesauce, cinnamons and raisins….all components of sheer pleasure combined in one paratha! I bet it must have been super yummy. I will definitely give it a try soon. Thanks so much for writing. Cheers!! 🙂
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Haha not only am I accustomed to Indian food, but it’s my absolute favorite! It always has been. Indian cuisine is other-worldly. It’s not even comparable to anything else! 😀
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Yayy!! Three cheers for Indian food😀
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Great to see this recipe in a blog post. I learned this recipe from my mother in-law. My in-laws house is in Bokaro. Sattu ki partha is very famous food in Bokaro. I usually make it for long route travel as it stays good for a long time heavy to fill the stomach.
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Very true Sayanti. It stays soft and fresh for a long time. Hence its an ideal food for long distance travel. Your in-laws are from Bokaro? That’s great! I have spent many years of my life in Bokaro. 😃
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OK. We sometimes visit there. whenever we visit there, we enjoy the litti and aloo chokha of a local shop near the city centre.
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Wow I miss those days. City centre used to be one of our popular hangout spots on weekends😃
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