Chitau pitha/appam Recipe

Name: Chitau Pitha/appam Recipe
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Odia

Recipe By Slurrp

Chitau pitha, also known as appam, is a traditional Odia pancake made from fermented rice batter. It is a popular breakfast dish in the eastern region of India. The pancake has a soft and spongy texture with a slightly tangy flavor. It is usually served with a variety of accompaniments such as jaggery syrup, coconut chutney, or dalma. Chitau pitha is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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Ingredients For Chitau pitha/appam Recipe

2 cup Rice
as per your need Water For Soaking
pinch Pinch Of Salt
as needed Jaggery Syrup, Coconut Chutney, Or Dalma For Serving
as per your need Optional: Grated Coconut Or Cardamom Powder For Flavoring

Directions : Chitau pitha/appam Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Soak rice in water for 4-5 hours and then grind it into a smooth batter.
STEP 2.Add a pinch of salt and let the batter ferment overnight.
STEP 3.Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of batter to form a round pancake.
STEP 4.Cook on low heat until the edges turn golden brown and the center is cooked.
STEP 5.Flip the pancake and cook for another minute.
STEP 6.Serve hot with jaggery syrup, coconut chutney, or dalma.
STEP 7.Store any leftover batter in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

Make sure the batter is of pouring consistency, similar to dosa batter.
You can add a pinch of baking soda to the batter for extra fluffiness.
To enhance the flavor, you can add grated coconut or cardamom powder to the batter.

Storage and Serving

Chitau pitha is best served hot and fresh.
You can store any leftover batter in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat the pancake in a pan or microwave before serving.

Nutrition
value

416

calories per serving

5 g Fat9 g Protein82 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

5 g Fat
9 g Protein
82 g Carbs
3 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
82 g
Protein
9 g
Fiber
3 g

Fats

Fat
5 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
77 mg
Iron
5 mg
Vitamin A
4 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
4 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
70 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
196 mg
Selenium
1 mcg
Zinc
2 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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