Chholar Chhatu (ছোলার ছাতু)
Chholar Chhatu is the go-to food for anyone in a hurry and cannot have an elaborate breakfast. Bengal Gram or Chhola is dried and crushed into fine powder to make Chholar Chhatu. Rich in protein and low in calories or fat, Chholar Chhatu is a favourite among those going through a weight loss journey. It is a versatile food item you can have in various forms. It meets the basic requirement- to satisfy hunger at an affordable cost. From people going to IT offices to people working as labourers on the roadside, you can find everyone in the crowd around the sellers selling Chhatur Shorbot on Kolkata streets. On hot and humid summer days, Chhatu keeps you cool and full.
Area of Procurement
Purba Medinipur
Specifications
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Texture/Appearance |
Chholar Chhatu has a fine, powdery texture. |
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Colour |
It is dusty white or brownish. |
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Flavour |
Chholar Chhatu has a nutty flavour that comes from the gram. |
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How to store |
Keeping Chholar Chhatu in airtight containers is always recommended to protect it from dampening or spoiling.. |
Popular Dishes
A spoonful of Chholar Chhatu in a full glass of water with a little sugar and half a lemon squeezed in it is a wonderful drink to start your day with. Chhatu Makha is another healthy and tasty item to have as breakfast or an evening snack. You can use Chholar Chhatu as the filling and make Chhatu Paratha. Chhatu is a wholesome food. With no chemicals or preservatives added, Chholar Chhatu from Polli Gram is the best choice you can make.
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