Sattu Chilla: Make This High-Protein Snack In 4 Easy Steps

By Garima Johar

June 3, 2025

Chilla is a quick and healthy snack that can also be enjoyed as a filling breakfast. While the traditional recipes include besan, you can make it with sattu flour to make it richer in protein.

Ingredients

1 cup sattu flour 1 cup water 2 teaspoons oil ½ teaspoon ajwain ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ⅓ cup chopped onions ⅓ cup chopped tomatoes 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon grated ginger ½ cup chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste

Step 1

Take a bowl and mix sattu flour, ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, coriander leaves, and water.

Step 3

Once the batter is consistent, heat a pan, pour a spoonful, and cook both sides.

Step 4

Cook a few chillas and serve with dahi and chutney.