Surprise guests are expected in an Indian family! So this lemony mushroom pulao is the quick fix rice recipe you need in your arsenal.

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Surprise guests are expected in an Indian family! So this lemony mushroom pulao is the quick fix rice recipe you need in your arsenal.
Like me do you wonder how to make breakfast interesting? Make something new that will be enjoyed by all. Then you are in the right place as today’s breakfast is delicious and easy vegan and gluten-free too.
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I have very fond memories of Odisha as my maternal uncle was posted to Bhubaneswar as a teen I spent my holidays there. One day we visited the stalls and ate Chaat. That is the first time I ate Ghoogni and I wish I can eat it again, visit the Nandankanan Zoological Park and the Sun Temple, the Jagannath Temple. Lol, my order of priority is perfect getting my hubby to come to the temple will take some working on.
Pithas are part and parcel of Odia cuisine. No festival is complete without a pitha of some kind. We start with Arasi pitha, Manda Pitha, Poda Pitha to name a few.
I chose Chakuli Pitha is a vegan and gluten-free Odia breakfast option not only on a regular day but also during festivals, celebration. I made The pancakes, the Ghughni and Aloo Bhaja and will link to Ghughni and Aloo Bhaja separately.
Why am I talking about Pithas?
As a part of the group Shhhhh Secretly cooking we take turns to suggest themes. This time Sasmita is our hostess and she suggested we make Odisha Pithas. Now, anything new I sign up.
I have been paired with Renu, do check Renu’s Sun-Dried Potato Chips and Kesar Badam Kulfi they are amazing and yum. I want to grab some off the screen.
For the theme, I requested Renu to give me secret ingredients for a savoury pitha. Now Renu too wanted ingredients for a savoury pitha. So we decide to take the same ingredients and make our pitha. Did I pray that we both do not end up making the same dish?? yes and luckily she made . So you will find how versatile the 2 ingredients and Rice and Black Gram lentil are.
I already had a Pitha from Sasmita’s blog under the crosshairs. But then we had lockdown and I was designated The Cook, The Maid and The General. I decided that I did not want to experiment too much and stuck to the easiest of the Pithas, Chakuli Pitha. I used this recipe as my guide.
Mind you most Odia sites say that it is different from the south Indian dosa let us see how different and similar they are
Ingredients for Chakuli Pitha:
With that let us see what you need to make the Chakuli Pitha.
Substitutes and alternatives:
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
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Preethi Prasad says
Odia chakuli pitha is so easy to make and sounds Delish. I love the simplicity of odia cuisine . I got to learn a lot while exploring the pithas. Beautifully presented .
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Preethi.
hem lata srivastava says
I always love to read about different types of dosa. The odia chakui pitha looks so soft I am sure it must be delicious.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Hem lata.
Mayuri Patel says
Chakuli pitha look so tempting, lacy and soft. I definitely am making these soon to enjoy with some dalma. I might just use ghee as I’m not a big fan of mustard oil.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 I too will prefer ghee to mustard oil.
Preeti Shridhar says
Chakuli Pitha is something new for me. What I found interesting is that it can be served with ghughni. I am waiting for your ghughni recipe, will then try out these yummy Pithas.
ArchanaPotdar says
Well, Preethi Ghughni is live now.
Kalyani says
this looks like a dish we will like esp with some jaggery and grated coconit. Guess missed the Pitha bandwagon this time, but have so many choices right?.
Sasmita Sahoo says
We love this chakuli pitha most.. Totally different from south Indian dosa.
Ghuguni, Aloo Bhaja etc are the perfect pair for this
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, I have your seal of approval! 😀
Jolly Makkar says
Odia chakuli pitha is really simple and quick recipe to make. This looks like an soft dosa, sounds interesting many cuisines have similar recipes but different name. This must be so yumm!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 it is yum, Jolly.
Shobha Keshwani says
Chakuli Pitha is a lovely option for breakfast. They look soft, spongy and porous..My hubby loves soft dosas and I am sure he will love these.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks,Shobha.
Poonam bachhav says
Just loving the soft texture of this Odia Chakuli Pitha. Would love to have it for breakfast with aloo bhaja, the way you have served it.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Poonam.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Chakuli pitha looks delicious and easy to prepare. This was the one I had planned to make at first. I must make this sometime for breakfast.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Swati says
Chakuli Pitha combo with Gughni and aloo bhaja sounds a filling and a delicious meal.. the pitha looks so soft spongy.. I will love to try out this whole combo for a nice weekend brunch for my family..
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Swati.
Renu says
Odia chakuli pitha looks delish. We have some similar recipes with same ingredients but still so different. Glad to be your partner in this series.
ArchanaPotdar says
True, Unity in diversity or should it be diverse food with the same ingredients.
Anu says
Chakuli pitha looks so soft and perfect dish for breakfast. I am going to try this but i would replace mustard oil with ghee/coconut oil.
Vasusvegkitchen says
Odia chakuli pitha looks amazing, very clearly explained the difference between South Indian dosa and Odia chakuli pitha. Mustard oil used adds good flavours to this, just need some guguni to enjoy this.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
NARMADHA says
Lovely side dishes for chakuli pitha which makes it even more tempting. Chakuli pitha looks so soft and delicious. Always in love with savory pitha than sweet ones.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Seema Sriram says
I love the way you have brought out the similarities and differences between the pitha and the dosas. though they look similar, I did experience the difference when I tried them too.
ArchanaPotdar says
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