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Besan Chilla Recipe| besan ka chilla

Besan chilla recipe is a popular Indian savory pancake made primarily with chikpea flour(besan). Besan chilla is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber, making it an excellent choice for a healthy breakfast ,snack, or light meal. Whether you enjoy it with a tangy chutney, yogurt or a simple squeeze of lemon, this dish is sure to brighten your day.

Besan Chilla Recipe

Besan chilla is also pronounced as besan ka cheela. It is very easy recipe that you can make anytime you want in  just a few minutes. This is wholesome totally nourishing due to the ingredients used in the recipe. So if you are someone who hasn’t tried besan chilla yet then this is for you.

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Besan ka cheela , this is an easy to make tiffin recipe which can be enjoyed for breakfasts or early dinners. This cheela contains a lot of veggies along with the protein rich gram flour, which makes it a wholesome and complete meal. It keeps you full due to the high protein and fibre content in it. Its texture and taste reminds of egg omelet and hence it is safe to claim that besan ka cheela is a vegetarian version of egg omelet. This is great for lunchboxes and it makes a perfect evening snacks for kids who come home tired after a long day at school. All the nutrients in this dish just give them instant energy and they will be recharged to stay active again. This besan ka cheela is best enjoyed with Coconut chutney, mint coriander chutney  or spicy tomato chutney by the side. you can also enjoy this one with ketchup.

Besan Chilla Recipe

Besan chilla recipe is a popular Indian savory pancake made primarily with chikpea flour(besan).

  • 1 1/2 cup Besan( gram flour)
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp hing / asafoetida
  • 1 tbsp ajwain
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1 onion
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 capsicum
  • 1 tomato
  • little coriander leaves
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tbsp oil
  1. Take besan /gramflour in a large bowl
  2. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder,salt, hing/ asafoetida, ajwain/ carom seeds and kasuri methi.
  3. Next add , finely chopped onions, ginger, green chillies, grated carrot, finely chopped capsicum, tomatoes, coriander leaves and mix well.
  4. Pour 1/2 cup of water and mix well.
  5. Pour another half cup and mix again.
  6. Check for seasoning and add anything if required.
  7. Heat a pan and pour a ladle of batter on it.
  8. Spread it gently and add some oil to the edges.
  9. Cook the chilla on medium low flame.
  10. Once it done on one side, flip it to the other sideand cook evenly.
  11. After the chilla is golden brown in color on both sides,remove it from the pan.
  12. Healthy and yummy besan ka chilla is ready to be served hot with mint chutney and tomato chutney by the side.
Besan Chilla Recipe with step by step photos:
  1. Take besan / gramflour in a large bowl.
Besan Chilla Recipe

2. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, hing / asafoetida , ajwain / carom seeds and kasuri methi.

Besan Chilla Recipe

3. Next add , finely chopped onions, ginger, green chillies, grated carrot, finely chopped capsicum, tomatoes

Besan Chilla Recipe

4. Add coriander leaves

Besan Chilla Recipe

5. And mix well.

Besan Chilla Recipe

5. Pour 1/2 cup of water and mix well.

Besan Chilla Recipe

6. Pour another 1/2 cup and mix again.

Besan Chilla Recipe

7. Check for seasoning and add anything if required.

8. Heat a pan.

Besan Chilla Recipe

9. And pour a ladle of batter on it.

Besan Chilla Recipe

10. Spread it gently and add some oil to the edges.

Besan Chilla Recipe
Besan Chilla Recipe

11. Cook the chilla on medium low flame.

12. Once it done on one side , flip it to the other side and cook evenly.

13. After the chilla is golden brown in colour on both sides, remove it from the pan.

Besan Chilla Recipe

Healthy and yummy besan ka chilla is ready to be served with coconut chutney, mint chutney, tomato chutney by the side.

Besan Chilla Recipe

 

Tips for Besan Chilla Recipe:

  • Add vegetables of your choice to the chickpea flour mixture.
  • Mix the chickpea flour mixture like the dosa batter.
  • The ginger and ajwain used here are effective for digestion.
FAQ Besan Chilla Recipe:
  1. Is Besan Chilla haelthy for weight loss?

Ans: Yes, Besan chilla can be healthy option for weight loss,especially when made with minimal oil and pired with healthy toppings like yogurt or vegetables. Besan is rich in protein and fiber, which helps with satiety and can keep you full longer, potentially preventing overeating.

2. What is besan chilla called in English?

Ans: In Hindi, besan is gram flour and chilla is a pancake. So in English, it is gram flour pancake.

3. Which state is famous for Chilla?

Ans: India’s Rajastan state is very famous for “besan ka chilla” or “besan ka cheela”. It is a popular breakfast dish in Rajastan , prepared with gram flour and vegetables .

 

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