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Soru Chakli Pitha Recipe
Sneha Paul

Soru Chakli: A Traditional Bengali Delight

Soru Chakli, a traditional Bengali delight! Thin, soft, and utterly delicious, these rice and urad dal pancakes are a must-try during Poush Parbon. Serve with nolen gur for a sweet treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup urad dal or black gram
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of asafoetida hing
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sauf or fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil

Method
 

Preparing the Soru Chakli Batter:
  1. Rinse the rice and urad dal thoroughly, then soak them separately overnight.
  2. Grind each ingredient into a smooth paste.
  3. Combine the rice and urad dal paste.
  4. Grind sauf (fennel seeds) and ginger into a smooth paste.
  5. Add the sauf-ginger paste, salt, and water to the batter. Mix well.
  6. Adjust the batter consistency: it should be thin but not too runny.
Cooking the Soru Chakli:
  1. Preheat a heavy cast iron or non-stick tawa over medium heat.
  2. Dip the eggplant stem in mustard oil and apply it evenly to the tawa. This helps distribute the oil uniformly.
  3. Pour a ladle full of batter onto the tawa and spread it evenly with the help of a bay leaf into a round shape.
  4. Cook for a few minutes, until the chakli firms up slightly. It should remain soft, not crispy.
  5. Loosen the sides and flip the chakli. Cook the other side as well.
  6. Remove the Soru Chakli from the tawa and let it cool on a plate. Fold it once cooled.
  7. Clean the tawa and repeat the process.
  8. Serve your delicious Soru Chakli with nolen or khejur gur for a traditional Bengali treat!