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Cheese Butter Locho

Serves 2
15 mins
455 Kcal
Cheese Butter Locho is a mouthwatering variation of the traditional Locho, a popular street food from Gujarat, India. It consists of the soft, spongy texture of Locho with the richness of cheese and butter in the most fantastic fusion of flavours that will surely be pleasing to taste. For this Cheese Butter Locho, first prepare the base of Locho. First, mix besan (gram flour), water, and spices and steam them together to make soft, fluffy dough. Let it be ready, then cut the Locho into pieces in the preferred sizes. Now, heat a generous amount of butter in a pan and gently toss the Locho pieces so they get evenly coated with butter. As if that's not enough, the butter added to the Locho would satisfy each bite. And the real star of the show: cheese. Shred your favourite cheese—cheddar, mozzarella, or both—and sprinkle it all over the Locho. Let it melt beautifully and create a gooey, flavourful topping. For added flavour bursts, sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper, chopped coriander, and lemon juice. This Cheese Butter Locho recipe is excellent for a snack, breakfast, or light meal. This dish will become a favourite in your kitchen, whatever craving it satisfies: savoury, cheesy, or comforting.

Ingredients required for Cheese Butter Locho

  1. 2 processed cheese
  2. 250 gms chana dal
  3. 1 tsp green chili paste
  4. 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  5. Salt
  6. 2 tbsp curd
  7. 1 tsp cooking soda
  8. Butter
  9. 1/2 tsp chat masala
  10. 1 pinch red chilli powder

Cooking steps for Cheese Butter Locho

  1. 1
    Cheese Butter Locho is the street food hero you didn't know your kitchen needed—soft, spongy, cheesy, and ridiculously satisfying.
  2. 2
    To get started, soak 250 grams of chana dal in water for 4–5 hours until it's nice and plump.
  3. 3
    Once softened, drain the water and grind the dal into a coarse paste, adding as little water as possible.
  4. 4
    This grainy texture is the secret to locho's fluffy magic.
  5. 5
    Into this paste, mix 1 teaspoon green chili paste, 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste, salt to taste, and 2 tablespoons of curd.
  6. 6
    The curd not only softens the batter but adds a tangy zing.
  7. 7
    Just before steaming, stir in 1 teaspoon of cooking soda to give the batter that lift it needs.
  8. 8
    Prepare a steamer by boiling water in a large pot and greasing a flat plate or shallow container with oil.
  9. 9
    Pour the batter in, spreading it evenly for uniform cooking.
  10. 10
    Steam the locho for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. 11
    While it's still hot, use a fork to break the steamed locho into rustic chunks—this uneven texture is part of its charm.
  12. 12
    Now, the fun part: toppings!
  13. 13
    Grate two generous portions of processed cheese over the hot locho so it melts into gooey perfection.
  14. 14
    Add a big dollop of butter because, well, butter makes everything better.
  15. 15
    Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala for a tangy punch and a pinch of red chili powder for a spicy kick.
  16. 16
    Serve your Cheese Butter Locho warm, with a side of green chutney for that flavour explosion!
  17. 17
    Try out this recipe of cheese butter locho today.

Shop Ingredients

Chana Dal (250 gms)
66
1
65
1
133
1
135
1
65
1
76
1
140
1
140
1
62
1
97
1
Butter
58
1
286
1
118
1
70
1
65
1
123
1
584
1
70
1
106
1
60
1
Red Chilli Powder (1 pinch)
540
1
290
1
100
1
Processed Cheese (2)
85
1
132
1
145
1
130
1
124
1
110
1
112
1
240
1
124
1
247
1
Ginger Garlic Paste (2 Tsp)
45
1
46
1
38
1
59
1
50
1
42
1
99
1
41
1
Cooking Soda (1 Tsp)
33
1
34
1
Chat Masala (1/2 Tsp)
85
1
40
1
52
1
88
1
121
1
206
1
67
1
59
1
90
1
Green Chili Paste (1 Tsp)
16
1
Salt
27
1
24
1
113
1
22
1
50
1
105
1
107
1
47
1
53
1
79
1
Curd (2 Tbsp)
28
1
32
1
76
1
117
1
50
1
100
1
62
1
45
1
33
1
150
1

FAQs

Is Cheese Butter Locho a healthy dish?

Cheese Butter Locho is a vibrant dish, hence a street food indulgent in taste, and tends to be very high-calorie due to butter and cheese content; however, it is indeed a good source of carbs and proteins from chickpea and rice flour, so it is pretty good if consumed in moderate amount. If you want to make a more healthy version, you can use less butter or even lighter cheese, but it is enjoyable to enjoy in moderation!

Can Cheese Butter Locho be prepared at home?

Yes, it is easy to prepare cheese butter locho at home; you must prepare the locho base, which is made of rice flour with chickpea flour mixed with spices and water. Once steamed, it can be topped with melted butter and grated cheese. Chilli powder, cumin, and fresh coriander can also be added to give it a bit of extra flavour. Although it follows the traditional method of special steaming, this recipe can be tried at home by steaming in a steamer basket or even cooking without a pressure cooker's lid in place.

Does Cheese Butter Locho contain any meat?

Cheese Butter Locho is often vegetarian-friendly as it contains plant-based ingredients such as rice flour, chickpea flour, butter, and cheese. Still, when you need an entirely vegetarian variant, you must be careful when selecting the type of cheese, as some cheese types are made from animal-based rennet. The recipe is tasty and suitable for vegetarian diets, offering a flavour-rich snack full of satisfaction.
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