Sugar-Free Besan Cheela
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of **Sugar-Free Besan Cheela**, a nutritious and vibrant Indian pancake made with chickpea flour and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or an afternoon snack, this savory dish skips added sugars and packs a punch of flavor with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and asafoetida. The batter comes together effortlessly, creating a smooth texture for crisp yet tender cheelas that are lightly cooked in just a touch of oil. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, these gluten-free, vegetarian pancakes are best served hot with your favorite chutney or a dollop of creamy yogurt. Healthy, delicious, and satisfying—this recipe is your go-to for a balanced meal rich in protein and bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped Tomato
- 1 finely chopped Green Chili
- 0.5 inch piece, grated Ginger
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Coriander Leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the besan, chopped onion, tomato, green chili, grated ginger, and coriander leaves.
Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt to the mixture.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and lightly grease it with a little oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the pan and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a thin pancake, about 5-6 inches in diameter.
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the cheela.
Cook on medium heat until the edges begin to lift, and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the cheela using a spatula and cook the other side until it is done, another 2 minutes.
Remove the cheela from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2456 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*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.
