Low Fat Besan Cheela
Savor the wholesome goodness of Low Fat Besan Cheela, a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional Indian pancakes! Made with protein-packed chickpea flour (besan), this recipe is a quick and nutritious option for breakfast or a light snack. Packed with vibrant ingredients like finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, freshly grated ginger, and fragrant spices like cumin and turmeric, each bite bursts with flavor. Fresh coriander leaves add an aromatic touch, while a pan-spray cooking technique keeps it low in fat without compromising on taste. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this gluten-free dish is ready in under 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with tangy chutney or creamy yogurt. Easy to make, delicious, and guilt-free, Low Fat Besan Cheela will become your go-to anytime you’re craving a simple yet satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Onion
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped Tomato
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Green chilies
- 1 teaspoon, freshly grated Ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped Fresh coriander leaves
- as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of besan (chickpea flour).
Gradually add 0.75 cup of water to the besan, whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
To the batter, add 0.5 cup of finely chopped onion, 0.5 cup of finely chopped tomato, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped green chilies.
Add 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Also, add 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder and 0.75 teaspoon of salt. Mix everything well until combined.
Stir in 0.25 cup of finely chopped fresh coriander leaves into the batter.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly in a circular motion to form a thin pancake (cheela).
Cook the cheela for about 2-3 minutes on one side until the edges start to lift, and the surface looks cooked.
Carefully flip the cheela and cook the other side for an additional 2 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Remove the cheela from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve the low-fat besan cheela hot with your choice of chutney or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.7 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2569 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.9 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1777 mg | 38% | |
*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.
