High Protein Besan Chilla
Elevate your healthy eating game with this High Protein Besan Chilla, a nutritious and flavorful Indian pancake that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner! Made with protein-rich besan (chickpea flour), this recipe is studded with vibrant vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, and onions, and spiced with warming ingredients like cumin, turmeric, and carom seeds. Quick and easy to prepare, this gluten-free and vegan recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for busy days. Serve these golden, crispy chillas with a side of chutney or yogurt for a wholesome, satisfying meal packed with plant-based protein and essential nutrients. Perfect for those seeking high-protein vegetarian recipes, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping you energized!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams besan (chickpea flour)
- 50 grams chopped spinach
- 50 grams chopped tomatoes
- 50 grams chopped onions
- 2 pieces green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 250 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the besan with water and stir well to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter. Adjust water quantity as needed to achieve this consistency.
Add chopped spinach, tomatoes, onions, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, and salt to the batter. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a small amount of oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin, round pancake.
Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the chilla, allowing it to cook for 2-3 minutes on one side or until it begins to turn golden brown.
Gently flip the chilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Remove the chilla from the pan and set it aside. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve the high protein besan chilla hot with chutney or yogurt for a delicious and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2398 mg | 51% | |
*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.
