Besan Cheela
Besan Cheela, often referred to as the Indian savory pancake, is a quick and healthy recipe made with protein-packed chickpea flour (besan) and fresh veggies. This gluten-free dish, flavored with aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric, is incredibly versatile—perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack. The addition of onions, tomatoes, green chili, and coriander infuses every bite with vibrant flavors and a subtle crunch, while the smooth batter ensures a light and crispy texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, Besan Cheela is a nutritious, plant-based option that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. Pair it with mint chutney or creamy yogurt for an irresistible, wholesome meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 0.75 cup water
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup tomato, finely chopped
- 1 piece green chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, sift 1 cup of besan (chickpea flour) to ensure there are no lumps.
Gradually add 0.75 cup of water to the besan while stirring continuously to make a smooth batter.
Add 0.5 cup of finely chopped onion, 0.25 cup of finely chopped tomato, 1 finely chopped green chili, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the batter.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Season the batter with 0.5 teaspoon of salt or according to your taste.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined.
Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat and add a few drops of oil to grease it lightly.
Pour a ladleful of the besan batter onto the pan and spread it evenly in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the cheela.
Cook the cheela on medium heat until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the cheela carefully and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the cheela from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve the besan cheela hot with mint chutney or yogurt for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.3 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1278 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1452 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
