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    Home » 30+ Navratri Recipes | Vrat Ka Khana | Fasting Recipes » Kuttu Ka Cheela | Falahari Cheela | Buckwheat Cheela (Chilla)

    Kuttu Ka Cheela | Falahari Cheela | Buckwheat Cheela (Chilla)

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Jul 26, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Kuttu ka cheela or falahari cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe that is not only quick and easy to make but also make a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe.

    Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri. Kuttu paratha, kuttu ka dahi bhalla, kuttu papdi chat, kuttu poori are some of the kuttu recipes.

    Kuttu ka cheela or falahari cheela served on golden plate with vrat ki chutney, plain curd and vrat ki sabji.

    Navratri is the festival when Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine forms in nine days and people observe fast for nine days.

    Though all nine-day fasting is not compulsory. The first and last day of Navratri fasting can also be fine.

    There are very limited options for food items that one can consume during fasting. Kuttu flour is one of the food items commonly eaten these days.

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    • 1 Why you will love this recipe
    • 2 Buckwheat flour nutrition
    • 3 Ingredients
    • 4 How to make savory buckwheat crepe
    • 5 Serving suggestions
    • 6 Storing suggestions
    • 7 Tips & FAQ's
    • 8 Kuttu Ka Cheela | Falahari Cheela | Buckwheat Cheela (Chilla)

    Why you will love this recipe

    • Quick & easy recipe to make
    • Gluten-free and vegan
    • Healthy & nutritious
    • Required no fermentation
    • Added vegetables make it richer in nutrients
    • Provides essential proteins & vitamins
    • Fiber-rich food
    • Helps in weight loss

    Buckwheat flour nutrition

    Buckwheat or kuttu is a nutrient-packed flour, high in protein and fiber. It is a great antioxidant, controls cholesterol, and provides essential vitamins and minerals.

    Kuttu ka atta or buckwheat flour is low in glycemic index, due to this it is easy to digest and good for diabetes.

    This cheela(crepe) can also be made on normal days, it is very healthy and nutritious.

    Ingredients

    Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

    • Flour- buckwheat flour is used to make this crepe or cheela.
    • Vegetables- pumpkin, carrot are used in the kuttu dough
    • Spices- chopped green chilies, cumin seed powder, rock salt (sendha namak)
    • Other ingredients- handful coriander leaves, water to make a batter, oil for cooking

    NOTE- Please consult with your elders, it may be that some food may not allowed at you place. Just skip those ingredients and make.

    How to make savory buckwheat crepe

    Let see how to make this easy Navratri Festival recipe named kuttu cheela or farali chilla or buckwheat crepe

    1. First of all, clean, wash and grate pumpkin and carrot.
    2. In a mixing bowl take all the ingredients and combine them with water. Adjust salt as per your taste. Consistency should be like normal dosa batter. So adjust water quantity accordingly.Kuttu ka cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe which is not only quick and easy to make but also a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe. Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri.
    3. Heat a griddle on medium flame and grease with some oil or ghee.
    4. Pour two spoonful batter on tava and spread. This will not spread like normal dosa, just do as much as possible easily. It will be thicker than dosa.
    5. Apply oil on the top of cheela and sides as well. Let it cook for 30-40 seconds.
    6. Flip it over to the other side and cook.  It should be golden brown after cooking.Kuttu ka cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe which is not only quick and easy to make but also a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe. Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri.
    7. Kuttu ka cheela or buckwheat crepe or falahari cheela is ready to serve with curd or raita or any vrat vali sabji or vrat ki chutney.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve this buckwheat crepe or cheela with potato raita, or carrot raita, or peach chutney, vrat ki chutneys, or masala chaas, or apple raita, lauki ka raita.

    It goes very well with homemade curd as well. See how to make roasted cumin powder & homemade ghee.

    Kuttu ka cheela or falahari cheela is served in a plate along with vrat ki chutney & vrat ki sabji.

    Storing suggestions

    Kuttu chilla is always best to serve fresh and hot. Keeping it for longer makes it dry and tasteless.

    You can always mix everything in the flour and make a batter. Store it in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.

    Tips & FAQ's

    1. You can replace the grated pumpkin with a grated bottle gourd and make cheela.
    2. Skip the ingredient which you do not consume during fasting.
    3. You can make this cheela without adding any veggies too. That would be like kuttu dosa.
    Can you make this chilla with any other flour?

    You can make this crepe with rajgira or chest nut flour as well.

    Here are some kuttu flour recipe or buckwheat flour recipes.

    • Farali Paratha (kuttu ka paratha)
    • Vrat ki poori or Kuttu ki poori
    • Kuttu ki Tikki(farali cutlet)
    • Kuttu ka dahi bhalla (buckwheat flour dumplings in spicy yogurt sauce)
    • Buckwheat flour crackers (kuttu ki papdi chaat)

    Below are some Rajgira flour recipes

    • Rajgira Paratha(falahari paratha)
    • Farali french fries
    • Simple rajgira paratha
    • Farali Kothimbir vadi

    You may also like other vrat ka khana

    • Sabudana Vrat Ki Khichdi
    • Lauki Ka Halva
    • Sama rice kheer
    • Phoolmakhana Numkeen | Salty Lotus Seeds
    • Homemade ghee
    • Homemade curd
    • Roasted cumin powder

    You can check all the fasting recipes from the blog and make a meal plan for yourself during any fasting day. See this meal plan which I prepared for Navratri.

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    Kuttu ka cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe which is not only quick and easy to make but also a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe. Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri.

    Kuttu Ka Cheela | Falahari Cheela | Buckwheat Cheela (Chilla)

    Kuttu ka cheela or falahari cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe which is not only quick and easy to make but also make a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe. Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 Cheela
    Calories: 73kcal
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup kuttu ka atta or buckwheat flour
    • ¼ cup grated pumpkin
    • ¼ cup grated carrot
    • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 1 Green chili chopped finely
    • A handful green coriander leaves chopped finely
    • 1+½+1/4 cup water (adjust consistency)
    • Sendha namak or sendhva salt as per taste
    • Oil for cooking
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    Instructions

    • First of all, clean, wash and grate pumpkin and carrot.
    • In a mixing bowl take all the ingredients and combine with water. Adjust salt as per your taste. Consistency should be like normal dosa batter. So adjust water quantity accordingly.
      Kuttu ka cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe which is not only quick and easy to make but also a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe. Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri.
    • Heat a griddle on medium flame and grease with some oil or ghee.
    • Pour two spoonful batter on tava and spread. This will not spread like normal dosa, just do as much as possible easily. It will be thicker than dosa.
    • Apply oil on the top of cheela and sides as well. Let it cook for 30-40 seconds.
    • Flip it over to other side and cook. It should be golden brown after cooking.
      Kuttu ka cheela is a traditional Indian fasting recipe which is not only quick and easy to make but also a vegan and gluten-free cheela recipe. Kuttu, also known as buckwheat flour, is commonly used by the majority of people in India during fasting days, especially in Navratri.
    • Kuttu ka cheela or buckwheat cheela or falahari cheela is ready to serve with curd or raita or any vrat vali sabji.

    Notes

    Storing suggestions
    Kuttu chilla is always best to serve fresh and hot. Keeping it for longer makes it dry and tasteless.
    You can always mix everything in the flour and make a batter. Store it in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.
     
     
    Tips & FAQ’s
      1. You can replace the grated pumpkin with a grated bottle gourd and make cheela.
      2. Skip the ingredient which you do not consume during fasting.
      3. You can make this cheela without adding any veggies too. That would be like kuttu dosa.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1302IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. preeti garg

      September 12, 2018 at 6:04 am

      Super healthy and tasty recipe for vrat... love it.

      Reply
    2. Renu

      September 10, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      One of our favorite during the fasting days. Love the addition of vegetables to it.

      Reply
    3. Srivalli

      September 10, 2018 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      I have buckwheat flour that needs to be used up, this is a fantastic idea. Wonderful way to include veggies too..

      Reply
    4. Mayuri Patel

      September 06, 2018 at 9:54 am

      4 stars
      Wow, love the kuttu ka cheela. A filling and healthy dish for fasting days. I like that you've added grated pumpkin to it.

      Reply
    5. Padmajha PJ

      September 06, 2018 at 5:34 am

      Fasting or otherwise, this Cheela looks delicious! I have some kuttu flour and will be trying it out for sure.

      Reply
    6. Ritu Tangri

      September 05, 2018 at 6:05 am

      5 stars
      This type of chilla will certainly make fasting time as the feasting time. Healthy and scrumptious.

      Reply
    7. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      September 04, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful use of whole grain in the cheela. Love the texture of it and I want to give it a try soon. I like the addition of vegetables to make it even more tasty.

      Reply
    8. harini

      September 04, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Good one with buckwheat flour. I am sure this is filling as well.

      Reply
    9. Gayathri Kumar

      September 04, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      This is an amazing version of cheela. Using buckwheat in the batter along with carrots and pumpkin makes the cheela so nutritious. Great recipe for fasting..

      Reply
    10. Sowmya

      September 04, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      That’s a lovely dish with so much veggies and buckwheat....will be a good break from the wheat flour flatbreads!

      Reply
    11. Vaishali Sabnani

      September 04, 2018 at 7:06 pm

      Super healthy and delicious cheela. I have yet to add this flour in my daily diet, i have read so much about it's health benefits . Addition of veggies to the cheela makes it healthier and wholesome. Lovely pick for the alphabet.

      Reply
    12. Priya Suresh

      September 04, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Wow, excellent cheela, i have started adding buckwheat flour in our diet. And am sure this kuttu ka cheela will definitely please my family as this cheela have vegetables and spices to tickle the tastebuds.

      Reply

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