[5][6] Rice flour and black gram are mixed with warm water and salt to create the batter.

The batter is then poured on a skillet to create round flat cakes.

Chakuli pitha can be served on its own or paired with side dishes including guguni, sambhar, sugar, jaggery, tea, milk, vegetables, and mutton.

Saru Chakuli (ସରୁ ଚକୁଳି) is a thinner variation similar to dosa.

[3] Burha Chakuli (ବୁଢ଼ା ଚକୁଳି) is a thicker variation made mixed with jaggery, paneer and grated coconut.