Chakuli Pitha

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Ingredients

1 cup	raw rice
1/2 cup	urad dal (split black gram)
1/4 cup	freshly grated coconut
1 teaspoon	fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon	salt
—	water as needed
—	oil for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the rice and urad dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 Soak the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3 Drain the soaked mixture and transfer it to a grinder.
4. 4 Add freshly grated coconut and grind the mixture to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
5. 5 Transfer the batter to a large bowl and add salt. Mix well.
6. 6 Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-10 hours or until it doubles in volume.
7. 7 Once fermented, stir the batter gently.
8. 8 Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
9. 9 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
10. 10 Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and cook until the bottom is golden brown and the top is cooked.
11. 11 Flip the chakuli pitha and cook the other side for a minute.
12. 12 Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter.
13. 13 Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.