Low Carb Besan Cheela
Savor the hearty goodness of **Low Carb Besan Cheela**, a flavorful Indian pancake that’s perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light snack. Crafted with nutrient-rich gram flour (besan) and a medley of vibrant veggies like onion, tomato, and fresh coriander, this recipe is packed with protein and fiber while being low in carbs, making it ideal for health-conscious foodies. Infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and a touch of chili powder, it delivers an irresistible burst of flavor in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare, you can have this guilt-free dish ready in under 30 minutes. Serve these golden, crispy cheelas hot with tangy yogurt or your favorite chutney for a satisfying meal that’s sure to tick all the right boxes for taste and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Gram flour (besan)
- 250 ml Water
- 1 piece Green chili
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 small Onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or ghee
Instructions
Finely chop the green chili, ginger, tomato, onion, and coriander leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt. Stir well until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
Add the chopped green chili, ginger, tomato, onion, and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil or ghee to coat the surface.
Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it evenly into a circle to make a pancake of about 6-7 inches in diameter.
Cook the cheela on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to lift from the pan and the bottom is golden brown.
Flip the cheela using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until it is cooked through.
Once done, remove the cheela from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil or ghee to the pan as needed.
Serve the low-carb besan cheela hot with yogurt or a chutney of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.2 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3063 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1874 mg | 40% | |
*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.
