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For the Patthiri (Crepes): -1 cup all-purpose flour (maida) -1/2 egg (or 1 whole egg) -Salt to taste For the Chicken: -300 grams boneless chicken, cut into thin strips -Salt, pepper powder, and red chili flakes to taste -Little oil for stir-frying For Assembling: -2 eggs, whisked -Salt and black pepper powder for the eggs
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-2 cups chopped vegetables (onions, capsicum, bell peppers, tomatoes) -1 teaspoon chopped garlic -2 teaspoons red chili powder -1 teaspoon red chili flakes -1 teaspoon cumin powder -2 teaspoons black pepper powder -1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (maida) -1/3 cup grated cheese (processed + mozzarella) -Salt to taste -Little water -2 tablespoons butter + oil
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In a bowl, combine flour, egg, and salt. Add water gradually to make a thin batter. Heat a non-stick pan, pour a ladleful of batter, and swirl to form a thin crepe. Cook until lightly browned on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter to make 8-9 crepes. Set aside.
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Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add garlic and saute for a minute. Add chopped vegetables and cook until softened. Stir in red chili powder, flakes, cumin powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Saute for a few minutes. Add flour and mix well. Add a little water to create a thick paste. Finally, incorporate the grated cheese. Set aside.
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In a separate pan, heat oil. Add chicken strips, salt, pepper powder, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry until cooked through. Set aside.
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In a deep pan (kadhai), dip a crepe in the whisked egg. Place it in the bottom of the pan. Spread a layer of the prepared vegetable stuffing on the crepe. Top with cooked chicken strips.
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Repeat steps 4 with remaining crepes, stuffing, and chicken, creating layers. Pour the remaining whisked egg over the top layer. Add some butter on the sides and top.
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Cover the pan and cook on low heat for a few minutes. Carefully flip the chatti pathiri onto a plate and then back into the pan to cook the other side. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the eggs are set. Remove from heat and serve hot.
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When will you try making this simple delicious chatti patthiri?
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