Heart-Healthy Oats Chilla
Wholesome, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious start to your day, this **Heart-Healthy Oats Chilla** is a quick and easy recipe loaded with plant-based goodness. Made with blended **rolled oats**, protein-packed **gram flour (besan)**, and colorful veggies like **spinach, carrot, and onion**, it's a fiber-rich, nutrient-dense option that's as satisfying as it is delicious. Flavored with warming spices like **cumin and turmeric** and a hint of heat from **green chili**, this savory pancake offers a delightful balance of taste and health. Best of all, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for a busy morning or a light dinner. Serve these golden chillas warm with a dollop of yogurt or your favorite chutney for a guilt-free, heart-smart meal. Perfect for anyone looking for a **healthy gluten-free breakfast** or a creative way to enjoy oats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup carrot, grated
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
Begin by blending the rolled oats into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats flour, gram flour, and water. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
Add the chopped spinach leaves, grated carrot, chopped onion, green chili, and grated ginger to the batter. Mix well.
Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper into the mixture. Ensure everything is well incorporated.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it gently to form a thin pancake.
Cook the chilla for 2-3 minutes on one side or until it turns golden brown, then flip it over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Once cooked, remove the chillas from the skillet and serve them warm, garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 277 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*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.
