Chatti pathiri facts for kids

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Chatti Pathiri

Chatti Pathiri
Type	Pastry
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Malabar
Main ingredients	Flour, egg, oil and water

Chatti Pathiri, a yummy layered dish

A close-up of Chatti Pathiri

Chatti Pathiri is a special layered pastry from the Malabar region in Kerala, India. Think of it like a delicious cake or pie with many layers! It can be made in two main ways: sweet or savory.

This dish is a bit like Italian lasagna, but instead of pasta, it uses thin pancakes. These pancakes are made from flour, egg, oil, and water. The type of filling inside depends on whether it's sweet or savory.

Sweet Chatti Pathiri often has a yummy mix of sweetened eggs, nuts, and raisins. It's usually flavored with cardamom, a spice that gives it a warm, sweet smell. Savory Chatti Pathiri is filled with tasty meat, much like the filling you might find in samosas or savory puffs.

To make it, the flour is mixed into a soft dough and rolled into thin pancakes. These pancakes are then soaked in milk to make them soft. They are carefully placed in layers, with the delicious filling spread between each layer. Once all the layers are stacked, the dish is baked in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes until it's golden and cooked through.

Special Ingredients and Traditions

A secret ingredient that makes Chatti Pathiri extra special is white poppy seeds. These tiny seeds are often used in Malabar cooking, especially in dishes like biryani and meat stews. They add a unique flavor and texture.

Chatti Pathiri is a very important dish during celebrations. You'll often find it at festivals, family gatherings before and after weddings, and during Iftar. Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims break their daily fast during the month of Ramadan. It's a popular treat during this fasting period.

Other Dishes from Malabar

The Malabar region has many other interesting dishes. Here are a few that are similar to Chatti Pathiri in some ways: